In a wide-ranging interview with NBC Nightly News host Lester Holt, former FBI Director James Comey spoke publicly since the completion Special Council Robert…
In a wide-ranging interview with NBC Nightly News host Lester Holt, former FBI Director James Comey spoke publicly since the completion Special Council Robert Mueller’s investigation and the subsequent release of a summary of his findings from Attorney General William Barr.
During the interview, Comey said he didn’t know what Mueller’s investigation would reveal, but that he was pleased the investigation had been completed without interference. “I think it was good that he was allowed to finish the work and to establish that the whole Russia thing wasn’t a hoax; that the Russians interference with the election in a huge way and that’s really important,” Comey said.
Comey added that the investigation also discovered that no Americans “conspired as part of [Russia’s] effort” and “that should be good news no matter what party you are associated with.”
Holt asked Comey if he ever doubted that there was enough evidence to warrant an investigation after President Donald Trump fired him.
“Oh, no. The investigation had to happen. It would have been irresponsible not to investigate,” Comey said. “And we don’t investigate, despite what the partisans say, to find a particular result. We investigate to find out what’s true, and as best I can tell, it looks like Bob Mueller was allowed to do that, and that’s a great thing.
