Trump faces criticism over firing of FBI director
He says Comey had lost confidence of almost everyone in Washington, Republican and Democrat alike, and pledges 'far better' replacement
Washington
US President Donald Trump defended his firing of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director James Comey on Wednesday, fighting a storm of criticism that the ouster was aimed at blunting an agency probe into his presidential campaign's possible collusion with Russia to sway the 2016 election.
The Republican president's abrupt move on Tuesday stunned Washington and was swiftly condemned by Democrats and by some in his own party.
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