By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/comey-says-shifting-explanations-firing-concerned Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Comey says ‘shifting explanations’ of his firing concerned him Politics Jun 8, 2017 10:42 AM EDT WASHINGTON — Former FBI director James Comey says that shifting explanations of his firing confused and concerned him. The ousted FBI director says at the start of his high-profile Senate hearing that President Donald Trump had repeatedly told him he was doing a great job. Comey says he told the president he planned to serve out his full 10-year term. Comey says he was “confused” by the explanation that his decisions during the 2016 election was the reason he was fired by Trump. WATCH: James Comey testifies in Senate hearing on Russia We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Former FBI director James Comey says that shifting explanations of his firing confused and concerned him. The ousted FBI director says at the start of his high-profile Senate hearing that President Donald Trump had repeatedly told him he was doing a great job. Comey says he told the president he planned to serve out his full 10-year term. Comey says he was “confused” by the explanation that his decisions during the 2016 election was the reason he was fired by Trump. WATCH: James Comey testifies in Senate hearing on Russia We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now