FBI Director James Comey has been fired, according to the White House.
"Today, President Donald J. Trump informed FBI Director James Comey that he has been terminated and removed from office," the White House statement reads.
A separate FBI official told ABC News that Comey first learned of his firing by seeing news reports on TV.
"FBI Director Comey was the best thing that ever happened to Hillary Clinton in that he gave her a free pass for many bad deeds!
FBI Director Comey was the best thing that ever happened to Hillary Clinton in that he gave her a free pass for many bad deeds!
In a statement, the FBI Agents Association said in part that "FBI Agents should be given a voice in the process of selecting the next Director.".
"Given the recent controversies surrounding the director, I believe a fresh start will serve the FBI and the nation well. »