Deputy Director of the FBI · Trump Administration · 2016-2018

Andrew McCabe

Democrat Intelligence Community
Summary

Former FBI Deputy Director fired by Trump who said the FBI had reason to investigate whether there was an inappropriate relationship between Trump and Russia and that Trump may have obstructed justice.

In Their Own Words

Key Statements

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The president may have been engaged in obstruction of justice in the firing of Jim Comey.
February 17, 2019 · 60 Minutes (transcript via Time)
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Is there an inappropriate relationship, a connection between this president and our most fearsome enemy, the government of Russia?
February 17, 2019 · 60 Minutes (transcript via Time)
Explaining why the FBI opened a counterintelligence investigation
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I don't care. I believe Putin.
February 17, 2019 · 60 Minutes (transcript via Time)
Recounting Trump's response to intelligence on North Korea

Timeline

January 29, 2016

Became Deputy Director of FBI

Under Director Comey

May 9, 2017

Became Acting FBI Director

After Comey was fired

January 29, 2018

Stepped down as Deputy Director

Planned retirement

March 16, 2018

Fired by Trump

Dismissed 26 hours before retirement

February 17, 2019

60 Minutes interview aired

Discussed obstruction and counterintelligence probe rationale

2020

Published book 'The Threat'

Detailed Trump's attacks on FBI

Why This Matters

Credibility & Background

Background

Former FBI Deputy Director, 21-year FBI career, led counterterrorism and national security investigations

Positions Held

  • Deputy Director, FBI (2016-2018)
  • Acting Director, FBI (2017)
  • Assistant Director, FBI Counterterrorism Division
Analysis

Reasons for Opposition

  1. 01 Said Trump may have obstructed justice in the Comey firing
  2. 02 Said the FBI had reason to investigate a possible Trump-Russia connection
  3. 03 Raised concerns about Trump trusting Putin over U.S. intelligence
Electoral Position

Opposes Trump's presidency

Documentation

Sources

Transcript February 17, 2019
Read the Transcript of Ex-FBI Deputy McCabe's CBS Interview
https://time.com/5531604/andrew-mccabe-60-minutes-interview-transcript/
News February 16, 2019
McCabe says possible 'inappropriate relationship' between Trump, Russia prompted probe
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/andrew-mccabe-60-minutes-possible-inappropriate-relationship-between-trump-russia-prompted-probe/
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