It is tempting to read former FBI director James Comey’s prepared statement to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and conclude that the President of the United States obstructed justice by attempting to influence, impede, and halt the FBI’s counter-intelligence investigation involving potential collusion between Russia and members of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Indeed, it paints an ominous picture of a President who fundamentally misunderstands the apolitical independence the FBI requires to be credible and effective.

Source: CNN