WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey.In a statement, Trump says Comey’s firing “will mark a new beginning” for the FBI.

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran in an email did not support or condemn the President’s action.

“The American people deserve more information about the circumstances of Mr. Comey’s dismissal. The next FBI Director must be an impartial law enforcement professional dedicated to carrying out the Bureau’s critical mission of protecting the United States and its citizens.”

Kansas Senator Pat Roberts and First District Congressman Roger Marshall did not comment on the firing.

The White House says the search for a new FBI director will begin immediately.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey.

In a statement, Trump says Comey’s firing “will mark a new beginning” for the FBI. The White House says the search for a new FBI director will begin immediately.”

 

I believe @POTUS was justified in terminating #Comey as @FBI director. #RT if you agree with me! pic.twitter.com/GtBziOtaLW

— Michael Cohen (@MichaelCohen212) May 9, 2017

 

Comey’s firing comes days after he testified on Capitol Hill about the FBI’s investigation into Russia’s
election meddling and possible connections between Russia and Trump’s campaign.