FBI Director Contradicts White House Says FBI Russia Investigation "Significant"

[Drwas]

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe for the second time has directly contradicted White House claims. Late Thursday morning Director McCabe exposed as false a key White House claim for firing Director Jim Comey, telling Senators during an Intelligence Committee hearing Comey had "broad support within the FBI, and still does."

Minutes ago, McCabe said the FBI believes its investigation into Russia's interference with the U.S. election, presumably including the investigation of Trump associates, is "highly significant."

Asked to reconfirm his statement, Senator Angus King (I-ME) said, "You would not characterize it as 'one of the smallest things' you're engaged in?"

McCabe responded: "I would not."

[Frederick]

@Drwas:

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe for the second time has directly contradicted White House claims. Late Thursday morning Director McCabe exposed as false a key White House claim for firing Director Jim Comey, telling Senators during an Intelligence Committee hearing Comey had "broad support within the FBI, and still does."

Wow.. what a surprise.. temporary acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe is sticking up for fired Director Jim Comey.  I wonder why?
Could it be because of this?
Andrew McCabe was appointed to the deputy director position in January 2016 by Comey, according to a FBI press release.
“Andy’s 19 years of experience, combined with his vision, judgment, and ability to communicate make him a perfect fit for this job,” Comey said in a statement at the time.

Guess what.. Trump didn't have to fire McCabe, because once there is a new FBI director, the new FBI director will appoint a new deputy.. so Andrew McCabe should start making out his resume now.