On Tuesday Trump shocked many with his decision to fire the head of the FBI. James Comey,the head of the FBI,was talking to others and looked up on T.V. to find out that President Trump had fired him. He tried to make a joke out of the situation to lighten the mood in a room with many perplexed faces. Comey was in charge of the investigation to see if people in the Trump campaign team colluded with Russia in this past years election. The Trumps administration said that the reason for Comey being fired was the way he handled the Clinton email scandal. Democrats are comparing this action to firings in the Watergate-era. Roger Stone was one of the people who recommended that Comey be fired . Roger also was affiliated with the Russian investigation but Trumps says that Roger had nothing to do with Trump's decision. The letter from Trump sent to Comey firing him stated that Comey wasn't fit to lead the bureau. Even though Trump has the authority to do this many think it's not normal.
In AP Gov we have talked about actions of the President. The president is the chief executive and has many powers although there is checks on them. The president can issue executive orders. These orders are in relation with treaties which need senate approval. The president can also issue executive orders which have the affect off a law. Also the president can issue and executive privilege which is when the president holds information if it relates to national security. Many people are unhappy with the presidents decision to fire James Comey. Even though this decision is making many unhappy, this is in the President's powers to do.
This article is coming from a democratic standpoint.After reading this article I have a better understanding on the firing of the leader of the FBI. I do think the reason behind Trump firing Comey is not as clear as if should be. I think Trump should give more reasoning behind his action.
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