However, to the surprise of many onlookers, Comey affirmed that he does not wish to see the President impeached. His provided reason reads as follows:
“Impeaching and removing Donald Trump from office would let the American people off the hook.”
The former FBI Director added to his preceding statement by claiming that Americans need to “go to the voting booth and vote their values.”
Many Trump supporters have stated that the President does reflect their values. Comey’s critics have furthermore placed his values into question.
America’s Take on Comey’s Interview
The general consensus of Comey’s most recent interview is very skewed even across party lines. Many Americans have moreover speculated about the role that Comey’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email scandal played in the election. Some people have opined that he contributed to Clinton’s loss. However, other individuals believe that Comey purposefully let Clinton off the hook to better her chances of winning the 2016 election.