The morning after he fired James Comey as the director of the FBI, President Donald Trump fired off several tweets defending his decision and criticizing Democrats for questioning the move.
Trump began the series of tweets just after 7 a.m., mixing his own thoughts with retweets of the Drudge Report.
The Democrats have said some of the worst things about James Comey, including the fact that he should be fired, but now they play so sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2017
James Comey will be replaced by someone who will do a far better job, bringing back the spirit and prestige of the FBI.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2017
Comey lost the confidence of almost everyone in Washington, Republican and Democrat alike. When things calm down, they will be thanking me!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2017
He also singled out Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in a tweet late Monday night.
Cryin' Chuck Schumer stated recently, "I do not have confidence in him (James Comey) any longer." Then acts so indignant. #draintheswamp
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2017
Be sure your sins will find you out, Mr. President.
I’m thankful there is a shit-storm around this story.
Keep kissing this dictator’s ass, GOP. This one’s all on you, and will be forever.
Trump’s really brought the confused among us out of the woodwork and then misguided them.
Trump’s a roach herder.
Trump has flipped his wig…here’s the way out Donald…
OMG…that day will be the BIGGEST RELIEF…
There will be celebrations in the streets of America.