Trump Fires FBI Director Comey via Letter While Comey Testifies
Trump fires FBI Director James Comey, who was leading the Russia investigation. Trump later told NBC's Lester Holt he was thinking of 'this Russia thing' when he fired Comey.
Tweet text: "FBI Director Comey was terminated by President Trump today. It is essential that we find new leadership for the FBI that restores public trust and confidence in its vital law enforcement mission."
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