Rational Security: The "Obi-Wan Comey" Edition

Benjamin Wittes
Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 9:31 PM

Donald Trump fires FBI Director James Comey. The gang shares their reactions. Then we dig into Rod Rosenstein’s role in Comey’s sudden departure. Finally, what does his dismissal mean for the future of the Russia investigation and the FBI? Plus, Shane is stocking up for end times. Susan is looking up and seeing the writing on the walls. And I have another advanced degree.

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Donald Trump fires FBI Director James Comey. The gang shares their reactions. Then we dig into Rod Rosenstein’s role in Comey’s sudden departure. Finally, what does his dismissal mean for the future of the Russia investigation and the FBI? Plus, Shane is stocking up for end times. Susan is looking up and seeing the writing on the walls. And I have another advanced degree.

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Benjamin Wittes is editor in chief of Lawfare and a Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. He is the author of several books.

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