Deputy Director of the FBI’s Andrew McCabe for over a year was criticized by Republicans at the moment he plans to resign from office in early 2018 . In the past the right hand of the Director of the FBI James Komi, McCabe took the Central position in the political scandal around the FBI, which relates to Russian intervention in elections, ties trump with Russian and investigations affecting private message Hillary Clinton.
McCabe repeatedly summoned to Congress last week. In the end, Republicans said they are dissatisfied with the answers, and the Democrats called it a «witch hunt».
Within the Bureau, many reacted to the decision of McCabe positively, despite the fact that it drew criticism. Both: as from McCabeand from the FBI, declined to comment.
«Andy is now in a difficult position, because of the hostile political environment,» said John Pistoles, which occupied the second important position in the FBI when Director Robert S. Mueller III.
The Chairman of the judiciary Committee of the Senate, Charles Grassley called for the dismissal of McCabe, saying that he «needs to withdraw due to participation in the events that occurred during the previous administration. We want to make sure that no political influence on the FBI.»
In August of this year, the Director of the FBI was appointed lawyer , Christopher ray, and usually the head of the Bureau choose a new Deputy for business within two months. Republican lawmakers focused on the fact that,in their opinion, McCabe was one of those who was responsible for the loss of trump’s «by any means».
Donald trump commented in his Twitter:
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is racing the clock to retire with full benefits. 90 days to go?!!!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 23, 2017
«Deputy Director of the FBI’s Andrew McCabe stalling, to resign with full benefits. 90 days left? !!!».
