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In reply to the discussion: Trump Told Russians That Firing 'Nut Job' Comey Eased Pressure From Investigation [View all]countryjake
(8,554 posts)13. It's the official account of the meeting, based on notes.
From that NY Times piece:
"The White House document that contained Mr. Trumps comments was based on notes taken from inside the Oval Office and has been circulated as the official account of the meeting. One official read quotations to The Times, and a second official confirmed the broad outlines of the discussion."
It doesn't sound like any surreptitious leaking was involved, to me. It's unclear, though, from that article. Spicer was contacted and apparently verified that the official "notes" were accurate.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/19/us/politics/trump-russia-comey.html?action=Click&contentCollection=BreakingNews&contentID=65326241&pgtype=article
Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, did not dispute the account.
In a statement, he said that Mr. Comey had put unnecessary pressure on the presidents ability to conduct diplomacy with Russia on matters such as Syria, Ukraine and the Islamic State.
By grandstanding and politicizing the investigation into Russias actions, James Comey created unnecessary pressure on our ability to engage and negotiate with Russia, Mr. Spicer said. The investigation would have always continued, and obviously, the termination of Comey would not have ended it. Once again, the real story is that our national security has been undermined by the leaking of private and highly classified conversations.
Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, did not dispute the account.
In a statement, he said that Mr. Comey had put unnecessary pressure on the presidents ability to conduct diplomacy with Russia on matters such as Syria, Ukraine and the Islamic State.
By grandstanding and politicizing the investigation into Russias actions, James Comey created unnecessary pressure on our ability to engage and negotiate with Russia, Mr. Spicer said. The investigation would have always continued, and obviously, the termination of Comey would not have ended it. Once again, the real story is that our national security has been undermined by the leaking of private and highly classified conversations.
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Trump Told Russians That Firing 'Nut Job' Comey Eased Pressure From Investigation [View all]
BumRushDaShow
May 2017
OP
Who's offering a freed up barge with a long distance capable tugboat? eom
sprinkleeninow
May 2017
#23
Why does he call up Putin for everything he does? This is a sign of giving up secrets
notdarkyet
May 2017
#3
He said this to the Russians he met with in the Oval Office--Lavrov and Sislyak.
tblue37
May 2017
#18
But who took the notes? And was in a position to know what was said and would risk being ?
Amaryllis
May 2017
#45
Good answer! Good answer! (Family Feud.) They do fancy their chai from a samovar. Could also use him
sprinkleeninow
May 2017
#67
Meanwhile in the FOX Alt Universe, all the news are about Anthony Weiner. nt
Xipe Totec
May 2017
#15
Trump was bragging, again. He seems quite proud of being able to fire the FBI Director.
SunSeeker
May 2017
#26
What's just bizarre is he said he's not under investigation anymore because he fired comey
TNLib
May 2017
#29
Can you imagine what it must be like to be trapped on that plane with Trump right now?
herding cats
May 2017
#33
McMaster also witnessed this? Does he consider this communication with Russian officials
deurbano
May 2017
#61
Russians heard true explanation of Comey firing before the American people knew
wishstar
May 2017
#62
Hmmm, I wonder if the source of this is the Pence branch of the administration
Raven123
May 2017
#64