By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/comey-trump-asked-lift-cloud-russia-investigation Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comey: Trump asked to ‘lift the cloud’ of Russia investigation Politics Jun 7, 2017 3:14 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Fired FBI Director James Comey says Donald Trump told him the Russia investigation was creating a “cloud” over his presidency. And Comey says the president asked him what they could do to “lift the cloud.” This was in a phone call on March 30 — according to written testimony Comey submitted ahead of an appearance Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Comey’s testimony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EST June 8. Watch live in the player above. Comey also says Trump told him that he “had nothing to do with Russia” and “had not been involved with hookers in Russia.” Comey says he told the president that the bureau was investigating the matter as quickly as possible. Later, Trump fired Comey. READ MORE: Comey ‘disgusted’ by Trump hug, considered White House ‘not honorable,’ friend says 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 — Fired FBI Director James Comey says Donald Trump told him the Russia investigation was creating a “cloud” over his presidency. And Comey says the president asked him what they could do to “lift the cloud.” This was in a phone call on March 30 — according to written testimony Comey submitted ahead of an appearance Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Comey’s testimony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EST June 8. Watch live in the player above. Comey also says Trump told him that he “had nothing to do with Russia” and “had not been involved with hookers in Russia.” Comey says he told the president that the bureau was investigating the matter as quickly as possible. Later, Trump fired Comey. READ MORE: Comey ‘disgusted’ by Trump hug, considered White House ‘not honorable,’ friend says We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now