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Here's how US lawmakers are reacting to James Comey's firing

Bryan LoganAug 25, 2024, 18:48 IST

Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesFormer FBI Director James Comey.US lawmakers have been sounding off after President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday.

The reactions range from agreement to dismay in light of the multiple controversies surrounding the Trump administration - chief among them, the inquiry into Russia's meddling in the 2016 US election. Comey had been leading that investigation on behalf of the FBI.

Bipartisan investigation of the Trump campaign's contacts with Russia are ongoing in the House and Senate.

Here's a look at how Democrats and Republicans are reacting to the FBI director's firing.