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The James Comey episode
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
POLITICO reporters do a deep dive into President Trump's firing of FBI
director James Comey - examining the implications for the bureau, why
the president chose this moment and how Democrats are reacting. Then the
group discusses the number of troops Trump’s military advisers are
recommending he send to Afghanistan in a surge to help stabilize the
country.
director James Comey - examining the implications for the bureau, why
the president chose this moment and how Democrats are reacting. Then the
group discusses the number of troops Trump’s military advisers are
recommending he send to Afghanistan in a surge to help stabilize the
country.
Released:
May 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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