The so-called “mainstream” media tried to paint a picture that Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey was “Nixonian” and unprecedented.
While that is false, Trump’s actions are comparable to another former President.
And once again, Bill Clinton’s past is coming back to haunt Democrats.
FBI Directors have been fired before.
In fact, the last President to fire a FBI Director was none other than Bill Clinton.
He canned Director William Sessions in July 1993 over ethical concerns.
CNN reports:
“…Clinton fired Sessions after the issuance of a report that alleged ethical problems including “evading taxes and refusing to cooperate with an investigation of a home mortgage loan,” The New York Times reported.
The FBI director is appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The position has a fixed 10-year term.
The report was completed by the Justice Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility during the George H.W. Bush administration, just before Clinton’s inauguration.
Clinton told reporters there had been “serious questions” about Sessions’ “conduct and the leadership.” He asked his attorney general, Janet Reno, to review Sessions’ tenure and the situation at the FBI.
“She has reported to me in no uncertain terms that he can no longer effectively lead the Bureau and law enforcement community,” Clinton said.”
But the same serious questions about conduct and ability to lead dogged Comey.
Comey attracted the ire of both Democrats and Republicans during the 2016 campaign.
A week before his firing, Trump argued Comey was the best thing that ever happened to Hillary Clinton by refusing to recommend criminal charges be brought against her.
Critics also argued that Comey was grandstanding on the Russia investigation to create a situation where Trump couldn’t fire him or else he’d be accused of a cover up.
Writing in The Federalist, Ben Domenech explained that Comey should have been sacked months ago:
“There is a simple fact that makes analysis of the firing of FBI Director James Comey difficult: he deserved to be fired. At any point over the past nine months, prominent members of both parties have contended that Comey had to go. It is far easier to advance a convincing argument that Comey’s behavior over that time represented the wrong course for the FBI Director to take in every single instance, from his decision to hold his press conference, his decision not to recommend indictment, his decision to publicly continue to talk both on and off the record about these matters, his decision to publicly reopen the case in the manner he did, his decision to rely upon a laughable dossier constructed by the President’s political opponents, and his continued decisions regarding what he says in public and private, and what he implies about current investigations. The overall appearance he creates as the head of the FBI has seen an utter collapse in that time from that of a respected independent career official to someone who is viewed fundamentally as a political actor who cares more about his personal image than the department he leads. At every juncture, Comey might have been better off adopting George Costanza’s approach: just do the opposite, and see what happens.”
For all the media members climbing up on their high horses and making self-righteous declarations about “constitutional crises” and “the new Watergate”, Trump acted within his authority to fire Director Comey.
And while Sessions had committed ethical violations, whereas Comey continued to step on political minefields, both were ultimately removed because they had lost the confidence of the President – at whose pleasure they serve.
Comey admitted as much in his farewell letter, stating he knew President’s can fire a FBI Director whenever they want to and for whatever reason.
Trump removing Comey because he had lost confidence in his ability to lead the FBI is not unprecedented.
Just ask Bill Clinton.
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that every single time the Clintons or the Democrats accuse President Trump of something – it always turns out to be something the Clintons have already done.
That is what these DEMORAT VERMIN Always do, accuse others of what they are GUILTY of!!!
And take credit for what they didn’t do.
This wouldn’t have anything to do with Obama and his NPP and his medal of honor, without doing anything for them would it? Obama made a mockery out of honors and awards.
No I was thinking more along the lines of the equal rights amendment among other things. The Democrats try to make everyone think that the equal rights amendment was their idea. But if you go back and look at the history of it – the battle went on for decades – the Democrats were dead set against it – all of the Congressional records are available online and you can see in each case who voted for what. Yes LBJ signed it into law – but even then when you look at the history – he was embarrassed into signing it.
I am the number one anti Samantha Bee person on the planet I cannot stand this woman and wish they would deport her – she is a typical lunatic liberal hypocrite who thinks she is funny. I wonder how funny her few fans will think this is
http://www.liberalforum.org/index.php?/topic/211226-samantha-bee-keep-poor-black-kids-out-of-my-childrens-school/
The liberals will hate it because it points out not only her hypocrisy but also that “liberal” NYC has the most segregated public school system in the country.
looking back, I would LOVE for them to get the credit for the failed segregation of our GREAT schools system today. The socialism that bankrupted Amerika after giving people that don’t own property the right to vote, and the credit for the destruction of the black family unit and the negro being aborted 3 times more than any other race. Yet, I am forced to pay college tuition to educate fools like this ? NO THANKS
You mean like #45 taking credit for things someone else did?
And what would that be?
For beginners: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fact-checking-what-trump-has-taken-credit-for/
and then: http://fortune.com/2017/03/29/president-trump-job-claims-fact-check/
Guess what? Republicans do the same damned thing! So BFD.
You DEMORATS think that everybody is the VERMIN you and your fellow DEMORATS are… becc!!!!! What MORONS!!!!
I will have you know that I do NOT think everyone is Vermin, in fact some of my very best friends happen to be Republicans. Furthermore I am NOT a “Lebtard” nor am I a “DemoRAT”, but more correctly a Progressive Democrat. I have not called you names even if I did tell some to STFU or BFD. And lastly, JRT12, My name is REBECCA, NOT becca. Show a little respect. please and thank you.
I am a PROUD AMERICAN and have NO respect whatsoever for a PROGRESSIVE, Progressive=SOCIALIST/COMMUNIST!! Just be HONEST and call it what it is: SOCIALISM/COMMUNISM, not this PROGRESSIVE CRAP!!!
I am certainly NOT a Socialist (as you apparently mean it) nor a Communist, do you even know what “progressive” means? I don’t think you really do.
The Progressive Era was a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States, from the 1890s to the 1920s. The main objectives of the Progressive movement were eliminating problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and corruption in government.
1. a person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
synonyms: innovator, reformer, reformist, liberal, libertarian
“he is very much a progressive”
Progressivism is the support for or advocacy of social reform. As a philosophy is based on the Idea of Progress, which asserts that advancements in science, technology, economic development, and social organization are vital to the improvement of the human condition.
You should also read this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-sirota/whats-the-difference-betw_b_9140.html
And then for good measure, read this: On this page we will compare Socialism, Capitalism and Communism. First let us define the terms. Socialism: Socialism is a concept that individuals should not have ownership of land, capital (money), or industry, but rather the whole community collectively owns and controls property, goods, and production.
Capitalism vs. Socialism. – The Cultural War
http://www.culture-war.info/Socialism.html
And then if you still have a little space left for learning something new, you might want to read this: http://www.diffen.com/difference/Democrat_vs_Republican
and by the way, I am also an American and very Proud to be one in spite of our current state of affairs and leadership, or lack there of.
No—it has been noticed by those willing to ‘see’ what is going on here! The only people who can’t see this are those unwilling to admit the truth!! What I have seen, and don’t like, is the hypocrisy of the Democrats–again!! Couldn’t believe the very people most adamant about having Comey fired, are the very ones now yowling because he ‘was’!! They have kept ‘flipping’ on this issue ever since the elections anyway. When Comey seemed to ‘support’ their candidate–they were his ‘best buddies’!! When he seemed to back Trump on ‘his’ issues, they turned on him like the ‘toxic’ vipers they are!! Since they only object when it’s in their interest to do so–this time it’s because they lost their grip on the FBI!!
the same snowflake/liberal minds that are so offended, are the most course and foul mouthed, shame less pieces of trash to occupy a human frame ? don’t add up to me !
I’d rather be a “Snowflake” than a conservative who takes away Health Insurance from 24 million people and makes it unaffordable for people with pre-existing conditions and Senior Citizens.
Do you happen to remember “We have to pass it to see what’s in it?” Now you condemn it before you know what’s in it. You people are insane. You better look where your rates are going next year and who will be available in your state. Many of the the insurance companies are pulling to of it. You see “FREE” and get a tingle up your leg. Nothing is ever free – people who have to “PAY” for things understand that.
I understand the bill needs to pass first, but this admin has been too eager to take (even what does work) out of the health care act. I live on SS and you better believe I am scared to death of what these people will do just to make sure their supporters get a big tax break in exchange for their campaign contributions. The Cabinet has many who got their positions, not on their qualifications but on how many millions they gave to support #45, example DeVois.
Now then If I should be proven wrong about how the GOP ends up screwing over the middle class, the poor amd especially women, I will own up to it, but my gutt is telling me that if the Democrats don’t stand their ground and We the People don’t either there will be nothing great about the USA. by the time 45, McConnell and Ryan get finished.
It is NOT working what part of that don’t you understand? The insurance companies are pulling out keep watching. If the BIG companies can’t afford the losses how can the little ones with a whole lot less money? There are things coming due next year that will sink it. Why do you think Obama put all of these things in to take effect after he was gone? Obama doesn’t even care about his so called family in Kenya or his father the famous “sheep-herder” from the campaign days. Why would he care about YOU?
http://nation.foxnews.com/2015/04/26/bombshell-interview-obama-s-brother-says-barack-cold-and-ruthless-dishonest-and-schemer
I would think it better to see what all IS IN IT before it is passed. Especially since the GOP had better than 8 years to find ways to fix what was wrong with the ACA yet all they could do was waste taxpayers money in trying to repeal it (62 times at a cost of more than $87 MILLION Dollars!) And they still have NOT fixed what the underlying problem is: HEALTH CARE FOR PROFIT.
I didn’t “take” anything away from you. You want something ? pay for it. Or do like a socialist, steal it from someone else in the form of taxes, fees or fines. When this socialism ends in mass murder, like it always does, you will be giving away your free stuff…..many times a day. I can hardly wait. I HAVE A DREAM !
Comey should have been terminated back in November, to wait until he was heading up the investigation into Mr Trumps involvement (alleged) with the Russian involvement with the 2016 Presidential Election in hops of stopping said investigation is what I find wrong. Furthermore, it seems to me that Mr Trump as well as other who have allegedly been involved would want there to be a full investigation (by an independent attorney[ies] into the matter instead of doing whatever they could to obstruct it. Btw I was not offended as much as I found it to be very bad timing and in so doing made people look perhaps guiltier than they are (were). (Now these good old boy politicians are a different matter.), I also though Comey’s timing in releasing new “finds” was rather ill thought out.
I’m glad you noticed that, I thought I was the only one.
but for the RIGHT reasons, not to cover up or continue the destruction of what is left of Amerika
Nope and they got away with it.
Nope!
HST fired a 5 star general who had been Supreme Commander in the Pacific Theater of Operation in WWII; And we and our govt survived. Besides it was not T’s INTENT to fire Comey. Under no circumstances is the FBI director responsible for making policy or interpreting the law or it’s intent. Comey left T no choice. Iguess C couldn’t stand the heat in the kitchen so he left. I wonder what his intent was in giving HRC a pardon by use of her intent. Perhaps it was a fake intent he addressed?
Perhaps Comey may have let Hillary off the hook knowing full well that Loretta Lynch/Obama would get her off or pardon her. This way A.G. Sessions can now reopen the case and if found guilty can impose the appropriate punishment. This way there is no double jeopardy issues.
The Leftist Liberal Democrats totally believe that Clinton’s are above the laws of the United States of America, all law’s of man and all laws of our Lord and God. They have been instrumental in the cold blooded homicides of other people whom they decided were not of any worth. They have amassed a huge uncountable fortune in cold cash with they will never be able to spend. And, they both spit, degrade, curse and deny all other humans.
billy boy bubba, fired the FBI Director for Ethical problems. HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a
JOKE, an he had serious question about Sessions, CONDUCT an LEADERSHIP , what a 2 FACE BASTARD he is. He should have been escorted to the curb at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave the day of his impeachment
just lets you know that there is only one party in the District of Corruption. The Evil Party. IF Amerika is going to live, the unGREATful SOCIETY must die. Stealing is wrong.
If it weren’t for HYPOCRISY, the FASCIST liberal left Democrat Party would have NO Party platform at all!
you forgot SEXIST & RACIST, Mikal. They don’t need white men anymore.
You’re right, of course. Anything and everything anti-American, anti-white, and color coded preference, is the stance of the FASCIST, RACIST, MISOGYNIST, guilty white American liberal Democrat left. And whatever I can do to crush this FULL galloping Socialist Communism, I will do! I did it once in the Army, I can do it again!
Sessions firing was one day before they found Vince Foster Dead. It was determined to be a suicide. Of course here was another mystery bullet. You see Foster had been shot twice in the back of the head. Hum?!
gives the investigation to the park police ? He was shot with an ice bullet. Causes brain damage but leaves no trace of a bullet. It melts. Clinton’s, once again, contaminate the crime scene, Foster’s office, just like Waco.
A sad day for the Nation that a judgement be made that measures up to whatever was accomplished by the Clintons. And, the jewel we’ve had for a “leader” the last eight yrs. doesn’t say much either !
Our real enemies are the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GOVERNMENT control by ANTI AMERICA traitors. We all knew BJ Bill was a huge liars and scumbag. Anybody hanging with filthy rotten Jews like the Anthony Wiener are crooked. Clinton emails were on the Weiner’s laptop. Remember Wiener showed his wiener on the Internet to young girls. Then this Jew tried to run for mayor of JEW YORK CITY. HAHA! I think Anthony Wieners wife and Hillary Clinton were lovers !
How about Republican Senator Lamar Alexander top aid distributing CHILD PORN ! After the FBI busted this freak he killed himself. WHO WAS GETTING THIS GARBAGE ? FBI tell the American People who was getting this child porn.
Why don’t we honor the sailors killed by Israel who were on the USS LIBERTY went it was attack? But we recognize slavery and holocaust . ISRAEL IS A THREAT TO AMERICA AS IS HOLLYWOOD, WALL STREET AND FEDERAL RESERVE. ALL JEWS !
The only problem with this article is Libtards wont accept the truth . What’s good for the goose is good for the goose.
The difference is that slick Willie “asked” Janet Reno to investigate the Director of the FBI and President Trump did not do that. The current leaders of our justice system sent letters TO the President informing him of Commie Comey’s misdeeds. Yuuuuuuuuuge difference, and shows how the dumbosh$ts were vile even then. They voted Director Sessions to be removed and supported slick Willie. Now, although the dumborats wanted the Director of the FBI ousted, they are typically bitching about the President doing exactly that.
Who has Trump been accused of murdering ? Why do the communist in Amerika not WANT help from the communist in Russia ? I though they all want the same thing. DEATH to Amerika !
My question is, after all of this are we going to prosecute Crooked Hillary? And obama’s questioning dealings too? The rest is bla bla bla
LOCK HER UP !
The controversy is not over Comey’s firing, but is due to the lefts desire to attack Trump and anything connected to him and his actions. To try to make sense out of this is to misunderstand the nature of the complaints/attacks. There is no logic to it, only hatred and petulance. This is a war for the heart of our nation and for the viability of the Constitution. Simply put, the right must defeat the left. This means do not give in.
The left’s mantra
Anything done by Trump is bad
Those same things done by a Dem is good
Maxine Waters was speaking for all dems opposing Trump when she said: I don’t support Trump firing Comey, I would support Hillary Clinton firing Comey.
Reno would have a hard time changing her depends with out bj billy. Basically bj billy did not like that Sessions had been picked by Reagan I believe and was several times smarter than Reno and would have testified to her and his unlawful activities.
If I remember correctly, William Sessions was looking into the Vince Foster “suicide” when Clinton fired him. Foster’s supposed suicide was very very fishy, and when Sessions refused to stop looking into it, Clinton fired him. It has been a long time ago and I am getting old, so my memory may not be that great, but there has been a lot of plausible evidence that the Clintons had Foster killed.
Isn’t it amazing —– Just HOW SOON they forget the chit they’ve said and done to hammer others !
Clinton isn’t President Now (neither of them) Trump is and that’s what really matters. So STFUY about who did the same (or similar) way back when.
The most crooked Presidents in modern times have been the Democrats – Obama, Clinton, LBJ – all three immensely worse than Nixon. In the case of Obama, Clinton, and Carter – completely incompetent as well. The last good Democrat President was Kennedy, and he would be a Republican by today’s standards.
Bill Clinton fired Director William Sessions the day after Vince Foster’s body was found in the park. He was fired because an investigation by Sessions would have proven that Foster didn’t commit suicide but was murdered in the White House. An investigation of this incident now, if todays FBI has not been compromised, would prove that the investigation and the FBI were compromised.
Bill Clinton fired Director William Sessions the day after Vince Foster’s body was found in the park. He was fired because an investigation by Sessions would have proven that Foster didn’t commit suicide but was murdered in the White House. An investigation of this incident now, if todays FBI has not been compromised, would prove that the investigation and the FBI were compromised.
which constitutional amendment says I HAVE to purchase something ? These lawyers in the supreme (lol) court are the stupidest ever. Takes much practice to get that ignorant, and racist, murderous, thieves and nut jobs !