Democrats brand Trump's sacking of FBI Director James Comey 'Nixonian'

Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey during the bureau's investigation into whether the tycoon's campaign had links to Russia's meddling in the presidential election.

Democrats brand Trump's sacking of FBI Director James Comey 'Nixonian'
Wed, 10 May, 2017 - 07:08

Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey during the bureau's investigation into whether the tycoon's campaign had links to Russia's meddling in the presidential election.

The sudden sacking of the nation's most senior law enforcement official outraged Democrats who said the White House was interfering in the inquiry.

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