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John Cornyn: “Director Comey went off the rails because of his antipathy…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Former FBI Director Comey Indictment

Published | Video Starts at 00:32

Well, I don't think we know how it may ultimately develop, but of course, as your report points pointed out, he's been indicted on two charges. Clearly, Director Comey went off the rails because of his antipathy, his hatred, really, for Donald Trump. and made a number of decisions, including leaking confidential, maybe classified information through a Columbia law professor. And he at other times essentially admitted to that. (00:32–00:40)

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Asserts that Director Comey acted improperly due to his dislike for Donald Trump.

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