| Trump Told Russians That Firing 'Nut Job' Comey Eased Pressure From Investigation |
| Saturday, 20 May 2017 08:36 |
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Excerpt: "President Trump told Russian officials in the Oval Office this month that firing the F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, had relieved 'great pressure' on him, according to a document summarizing the meeting."
Trump Told Russians That Firing 'Nut Job' Comey Eased Pressure From Investigation20 May 17
“I just fired the head of the F.B.I. He was crazy, a real nut job,” Mr. Trump said, according to the document, which was read to The New York Times by an American official. “I faced great pressure because of Russia. That’s taken off.” Mr. Trump added, “I’m not under investigation.” |
resident Trump told Russian officials in the Oval Office this month that firing the F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, had relieved “great pressure” on him, according to a document summarizing the meeting.