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White House Fires James Comey

President Trump terminated FBI Director James Comey based on recommendations from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The President said that this action marks a new beginning for the FBI, which he called one of the nation's most cherished institutions, and that a search for a new permanent FBI Director will begin immediately.

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White House Fires James Comey

President Trump terminated FBI Director James Comey based on recommendations from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The President said that this action marks a new beginning for the FBI, which he called one of the nation's most cherished institutions, and that a search for a new permanent FBI Director will begin immediately.

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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2017

Statement from the Press Secretary

Today, President Donald J. Trump informed FBI Director James Comey that he has been
terminated and removed from office. President Trump acted based on the clear
recommendations of both Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff
Sessions.

The FBI is one of our Nations most cherished and respected institutions and today will mark a
new beginning for our crown jewel of law enforcement, said President Trump.

A search for a new permanent FBI Director will begin immediately.

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