Former FBI Director James Comey is challenging congressional Republicans to stand up for the rule of law…he’s also showing that he’s not above taking pot shots at Congress – or the White House. After another closed meeting with some members of the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees yesterday, Comey positively lit off when speaking with reporters. Among his statements:
- Comey said Republicans need to "stop being numb" to President Trump's actions and words.
- He said Trump has lied repeatedly about the FBI – and when it comes to Trump’s rhetoric, Comey offered. “Whether you’re Republican or Democrat, you have to stand on your feet,” he noted. “Overcome your shame, and say something.”
- Comey argued that Republicans should not be "cowed by mean tweets" and fear of the GOP base.
- When asked if he felt his behavior demeaned the FBI in any way, Comey said remains very proud of the agency, adding that the damage to FBI’s reputation “has nothing to do with me."
- "People who know better, including Republican members of this body, have to have the courage to stand up and speak the truth,” Comey told reporters. “There is a truth and they're not telling it. Their silence is shameful."
Comey also made it clear that he was exasperated about being questioned again about his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation and the early stages of the Russia probe. How does the White House feel about Comey? Trump hasn’t said anything – but spokeswoman Sarah Sanders has. "Republicans should stand up to Comey and his tremendous corruption,” she noted via Twitter. “From the fake Hillary Clinton investigation, to lying and leaking, to FISA abuse, and a list too long to name. The President did the country a service by firing him and exposing him for the shameless fraud he is."
Source: C-Span