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James Comey’s firing sets off firestorm on social media

FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 3. Comey was fired Tuesday by President Donald Trump. Comey was investigating whether Trump’s campaign had ties to Russia’s election meddling.
FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 3. Comey was fired Tuesday by President Donald Trump. Comey was investigating whether Trump’s campaign had ties to Russia’s election meddling. The Associated Press

The FBI will soon have a new director.

James Comey was fired Tuesday by President Donald Trump, whose administration said it is immediately looking for a replacement.

Social media is reacting to the news:

This story was originally published May 9, 2017 at 4:49 PM with the headline "James Comey’s firing sets off firestorm on social media."

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