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On May 9th, President Donald Trump fired James Comey. The letter accompanying this decision informed the former FBI director that Trump received three assurances from him that he was not under investigation. Nonetheless, federal agents were already pursuing an inquiry on Trump presidential campaign and his ties with Russian government. Since his departure as a federal employee, Comey kept silence. However, he was summoned to testify on Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee about what really happened.
Former FBI Director Might Reveal Potential Espionage, Treason or Obstruction of Justice
On Thursday, the major event of the day will be Comey testimony. He is the former FBI director and might have undisclosed intel about Trump’s presidential campaign. His appearance in front of this official committee might trigger some compelling allegations. There might be put into the discussion a potential espionage, treason or obstruction of justice.
The Senate Intelligence Committee was created to focus on Russian influence in the 2016 U.S. election fully. A particular chapter in this investigation concerns any possible links between President Trump and Moscow. Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein of California stated that officials are going to ask Comey directly about his dialogues with the president and his pressures on Comey for eliminating General Flynn from his position.
Comey Did Investigate Trump Presidential Campaign
President Donald Trump fired Comey on May 9th. His main explanation for this event was that the professional wasn’t up to his job anymore due to a poor work performance. However, the letter that announced Comey’s resignation alluded to three occasions when Comey assured Trump that he was present in no FBI investigation.
On the other hand, Comey delivered a testimony in front of the Congress on March 20th. With this occasion, the former FBI director declared that his agency was searching any evidence that associate Trump campaign with Russian officials. He also stated that there was no evidence to attest Trump’s allegations of former President Barack Obama had his phone tapped during his campaign.
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