NYT Trump Told Russians Firing ‘Nut Job’ Comey Eased Pressure From Investigation

[GeorgiaModerate]

trump speech at a pre-election rally ....

“We're going to win so much. You're going to get tired of winning."

You’re going to say, ‘Please Mr. President, I have a headache. Please, don't win so much. This is getting terrible.’
And I'm going to say, ‘No, we have to make America great again.’
You're gonna say, ‘Please.’
I said, ‘Nope, nope. We're gonna keep winning.’

Perhaps the speech wasn't transcribed correctly, and instead of "win" and "winning", it was "whine" and "whining".

[publicunofficial]

Spicer does not deny the story:

Why should he deny it? The latest conspiracy theory is that Comey, who everyone agreed should have been fired, was wronged when Trump fired him because Trump did it for the wrong reason.

Specifically the conspiracy theory is that Trump fired Comey because he wanted to stop the "Russia/DNC hack" investigation. There is absolutely nothing in this leaked doc that says that this was the reason for Comey's  firing, nor has Trump ever said that this was the reason, nor is there any other evidence for this theory. However the Trump derangement syndrome people are so desperate for validation of their conspiracy theories that they jump all over docs like this and imagine they say things that they don't.

This is rich coming from the man who's an avid PrisonPlanet/Cernovich follower.

[I Won - Get Over It]

Specifically the conspiracy theory is that Trump fired Comey because he wanted to stop the "Russia/DNC hack" investigation. There is absolutely nothing in this leaked doc that says that this was the reason for Comey's  firing, nor has Trump ever said that this was the reason, nor is there any other evidence for this theory. However the Trump derangement syndrome people are so desperate for validation of their conspiracy theories that they jump all over docs like this and imagine they say things that they don't.

Likewise, you are so desperate to find justifications for everything Trump does, that you consume the first excuse you see on Breitbart or fringe YouTube videos, no matter how weak its standing or logic is.

If I may ask, how do you think Trump would act if he (and his campaign) was innocent?

Would he behave normally and 'rationally' (and for example just wait, not comment and respect 'checks and balances') or would he go crazy and just be angry with and (or) fire everyone who dares to doubt his 'truth' or act in 'unloyal' way... like if it was his business empire?

The answer is obvious, isn't it?
That's why I'm still pretty unworried no matter how much smoke there is.

[EnglishPete]

if the rumors about spicer's removal are true, why should he care anyway?

If you hadn't noticed many of the leaks being reported in the press are simply not true. Some of that will, of course, be the Trump administration putting out disinformation leaks to the press to muddy the waters and further undermine the credibility of the press. There's been all kinds of rumours reported over the year so far about people reported to be about to be fired and these have usually turned out to be false.

Also if Trump is thinking about firing Spicer he will let people know when he has made the final decision when he fires him and not a minute before. If he's doing the job today its because no final decision has been made. In the meanwhile why wouldn't you expect Spicer to be professional in his work.

[Silent Hunter]

Because he isn't professional?

[EnglishPete]

White House officials have told NBC News that they do not dispute the account as reported by the New York Times.
https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/865655309632585730

Why should they? It was probably them that leaked it. And the Trump Derangement Syndrome people have gone into a predictable frenzy, whilst Comey's name gets linked in people's minds with the phrase "nut job" as this story gets endlessly repeated.

[The Other Castro]

Like, how the actual inks does this not end with him being removed from office?

[EnglishPete]

Like, how the actual inks does this not end with him being removed from office?

Well you'll see won't you.

[Shameless Lefty Hack]

Like, how the actual inks does this not end with him being removed from office?

Hundreds of Congressional Republicans slowly rocking themselves to sleep, whispering "Gorsuch, Gorsuch, Gorsuch" as a calming mantra.

[EnglishPete]

Spicer does not deny the story:

Why should he deny it? The latest conspiracy theory is that Comey, who everyone agreed should have been fired, was wronged when Trump fired him because Trump did it for the wrong reason.

Specifically the conspiracy theory is that Trump fired Comey because he wanted to stop the "Russia/DNC hack" investigation. There is absolutely nothing in this leaked doc that says that this was the reason for Comey's  firing, nor has Trump ever said that this was the reason, nor is there any other evidence for this theory. However the Trump derangement syndrome people are so desperate for validation of their conspiracy theories that they jump all over docs like this and imagine they say things that they don't.

LMAO. What exactly do you imagine is going to happen as a result of the 'revelation'?

[Virginiá]

Like, how the actual inks does this not end with him being removed from office?

Rule of law, ethics, etc, mostly applies only when the other party controls the White House.

[ApatheticAustrian]

Btw.....


Jared pushed this

Sources tell us Kushner was a prominent voice advocating Comey's firing & the President's angry that move has created a firestorm @MajorCBS
https://twitter.com/NorahODonnell/status/864807174479982592


Bannon predicted hell


https://twitter.com/jeffhauser/status/865657812214439937

[EnglishPete]

Btw.....


Jared pushed this

Sources tell us Kushner was a prominent voice advocating Comey's firing & the President's angry that move has created a firestorm @MajorCBS
https://twitter.com/NorahODonnell/status/864807174479982592


Bannon predicted hell


https://twitter.com/jeffhauser/status/865657812214439937

"Sources" = more gossip

[Yank2133]

Spicer does not deny the story:

Why should he deny it? The latest conspiracy theory is that Comey, who everyone agreed should have been fired, was wronged when Trump fired him because Trump did it for the wrong reason.

Specifically the conspiracy theory is that Trump fired Comey because he wanted to stop the "Russia/DNC hack" investigation. There is absolutely nothing in this leaked doc that says that this was the reason for Comey's  firing, nor has Trump ever said that this was the reason, nor is there any other evidence for this theory. However the Trump derangement syndrome people are so desperate for validation of their conspiracy theories that they jump all over docs like this and imagine they say things that they don't.

LMAO. What exactly do you imagine is going to happen as a result of the 'revelation'?

Further proof of obstruction of justice......oh and what do you know, it looks like the Feds expanded their investigation to include this.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/congress/article151565947.html

[Brittain33]

At this point all that's missing is Trump bragging that Comey was aiming for justice and he needed to move like a bitch to obstruct that.

[kyc0705]

Btw.....


Jared pushed this

Sources tell us Kushner was a prominent voice advocating Comey's firing & the President's angry that move has created a firestorm @MajorCBS
https://twitter.com/NorahODonnell/status/864807174479982592


Bannon predicted hell


https://twitter.com/jeffhauser/status/865657812214439937

"Sources" = more gossip

You would have hated these two guys named Woodward and Bernstein. They wrote for that fake news rag The Washington Post back in the day, and they used a bunch of anonymous lying sources. So irresponsible!

[EnglishPete]

Spicer does not deny the story:

Why should he deny it? The latest conspiracy theory is that Comey, who everyone agreed should have been fired, was wronged when Trump fired him because Trump did it for the wrong reason.

Specifically the conspiracy theory is that Trump fired Comey because he wanted to stop the "Russia/DNC hack" investigation. There is absolutely nothing in this leaked doc that says that this was the reason for Comey's  firing, nor has Trump ever said that this was the reason, nor is there any other evidence for this theory. However the Trump derangement syndrome people are so desperate for validation of their conspiracy theories that they jump all over docs like this and imagine they say things that they don't.

LMAO. What exactly do you imagine is going to happen as a result of the 'revelation'?

Further proof of obstruction of justice......oh and what do you know, it looks like the Feds expanded their investigation to include this.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/congress/article151565947.html

Try reading the quotes again. Carefully. They don't constitute evidence of obstruction of justice, specifically they give no evidence (much less proof) that Comey was fired in order to impede the 'Russia' investigation, which is what is being claimed.

[EnglishPete]

Btw.....


Jared pushed this

Sources tell us Kushner was a prominent voice advocating Comey's firing & the President's angry that move has created a firestorm @MajorCBS
https://twitter.com/NorahODonnell/status/864807174479982592


Bannon predicted hell


https://twitter.com/jeffhauser/status/865657812214439937

"Sources" = more gossip

You would have hated these two guys named Woodward and Bernstein. They wrote for that fake news rag The Washington Post back in the day, and they used a bunch of anonymous lying sources. So irresponsible!

Ironically every word you wrote there about the Nelson Rockefeller coup against Nixon is true.

[kyc0705]

Btw.....


Jared pushed this

Sources tell us Kushner was a prominent voice advocating Comey's firing & the President's angry that move has created a firestorm @MajorCBS
https://twitter.com/NorahODonnell/status/864807174479982592


Bannon predicted hell


https://twitter.com/jeffhauser/status/865657812214439937

"Sources" = more gossip

You would have hated these two guys named Woodward and Bernstein. They wrote for that fake news rag The Washington Post back in the day, and they used a bunch of anonymous lying sources. So irresponsible!

Ironically every word you wrote there about the Nelson Rockefeller coup against Nixon is true.

Oh, sorry. I forgot about the lengthy, successful presidency of Nelson Rockefeller, after he immediately succeeded Saint Richard Nixon. History can be so obtuse sometimes.

[Yank2133]

Spicer does not deny the story:

Why should he deny it? The latest conspiracy theory is that Comey, who everyone agreed should have been fired, was wronged when Trump fired him because Trump did it for the wrong reason.

Specifically the conspiracy theory is that Trump fired Comey because he wanted to stop the "Russia/DNC hack" investigation. There is absolutely nothing in this leaked doc that says that this was the reason for Comey's  firing, nor has Trump ever said that this was the reason, nor is there any other evidence for this theory. However the Trump derangement syndrome people are so desperate for validation of their conspiracy theories that they jump all over docs like this and imagine they say things that they don't.

LMAO. What exactly do you imagine is going to happen as a result of the 'revelation'?

Further proof of obstruction of justice......oh and what do you know, it looks like the Feds expanded their investigation to include this.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/congress/article151565947.html

Try reading the quotes again. Carefully. They don't constitute evidence of obstruction of justice, specifically they give no evidence (much less proof) that Comey was fired in order to impede the 'Russia' investigation, which is what is being claimed.

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You are in complete denial about this.

Hell, Trump admitted in a live interview that he fired Comey because of Russia.

[Gass3268]

Btw.....


Jared pushed this

Sources tell us Kushner was a prominent voice advocating Comey's firing & the President's angry that move has created a firestorm @MajorCBS
https://twitter.com/NorahODonnell/status/864807174479982592


Bannon predicted hell


https://twitter.com/jeffhauser/status/865657812214439937

"Sources" = more gossip

You would have hated these two guys named Woodward and Bernstein. They wrote for that fake news rag The Washington Post back in the day, and they used a bunch of anonymous lying sources. So irresponsible!

Ironically every word you wrote there about the Nelson Rockefeller coup against Nixon is true.

Wait there are people that Nixon was removed in a coup?

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Why should I believe a transcript provided by someone clearly out to undermine the President? This is getting more tenuous by the day.

[The Other Castro]

And it's not even 5:30 yet lol.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

The only story I've seen covered today that probably is true is the story about the pissed off Israelis. But they're always pissed.

[Doimper]

I wonder how many posts it takes to afford rent in Moscow?