James Comey Weighs In On Andrew McCabe’s Departure

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is out. He’s currently on leave and will officially retire in March. When the news first broke, it sounded like he did that on his own accord. However, reporters quickly started using more forceful words like, “he was removed.” This was Fox News’ description of the situation:

Top FBI official Andrew McCabe has been “removed” from his post as deputy director, Fox News is told, leaving the bureau after months of conflict-of-interest complaints from Republicans including President Trump.

A source confirmed to Fox News that McCabe is taking “terminal leave” – effectively taking vacation until he reaches his planned retirement in a matter of weeks. As such, he will not be reporting to work at the FBI anymore.

McCabe was “removed” one day after FBI Director Christopher Wray read the FISA memo. Interesting timing, no?

Several Republicans also want to know what McCabe knew about anti-Trump text messages between two bureau officials, including one that seemed to reference an “insurance policy” against Trump winning the 2016 election.

“I want to believe the path you threw out for consideration in Andy’s office – that there’s no way he gets elected – but I’m afraid we can’t take that risk,” Peter Strzok texted on Aug. 15, 2016. “It’s like an insurance policy in the unlikely event you die before you’re 40.”

Some lawmakers think “Andy” was a reference to McCabe.

McCabe has been the subject of concern for quite some time. Remember this?

How can FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, the man in charge, along with leakin’ James Comey, of the Phony Hillary Clinton investigation (including her 33,000 illegally deleted emails) be given $700,000 for wife’s campaign by Clinton Puppets during investigation?

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 23, 2017

Well, guess who else wants to tweet about McCabe?

James Comey. And get this: It’s not even in obscure quote form. I mean, it’s still kind of vague, but we know who and what he’s referring to.

Special Agent Andrew McCabe stood tall over the last 8 months, when small people were trying to tear down an institution we all depend on. He served with distinction for two decades. I wish Andy well. I also wish continued strength for the rest of the FBI. America needs you.

— James Comey (@Comey) January 30, 2018

What a weasel. Far too many people don’t see that. It blows my mind.

we are in serious danger from the GOP. this is a coup.

— HIGH QUALITY treaSON (@FunArtAndDesign) January 30, 2018

So angry that every American is not standing up against Trump's attack on the FBI and DOJ. As an attorney, his attacks on Mueller are particularly infuriating. Trump is not above the law. This is NOT okay.

— DeAnne (@DeeonnO) January 30, 2018

It’s a disgrace what Trump is doing to the FBI and our Democracy.

— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) January 30, 2018

Mr. Comey, Do you feel we are headed for a constitutional crisis? Or are we possibly already there.

— John🌊 🌊 (@Johnin314) January 30, 2018

What a sad state of affairs we are in Mr. Comey.

— . (@hilltop613) January 30, 2018

They’re going down in flames. He has to know that.