FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s last day at the bureau is supposed to be Sunday when his retirement and pension take effect — but he could be fired beforehand.
According to the New York Times, the department’s inspector general concluded McCabe was not forthcoming during the review about his decision in 2016 to allow FBI officials to speak with reporters about an investigation into the Clinton Foundation.
Not being forthcoming triggered an internal report, which was referred to the FBI’s Office of Professional Responsibility, where disciplinary recommendations are made.
The Justice Department declined to comment specifically McCabe would be fired before week’s end.
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions will make the final decision on whether to fire McCabe. If he did so, Sessions would jeopardize the 21-yer FBI veteran’s pension.
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Jeff Sessions could fire Andrew McCabe before retirement to keep him from his pension https://t.co/2c3kCW0vby pic.twitter.com/b2ofr02HSB
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 14, 2018
Doesnt seem a stretch to interpet today's stories as the President giving Sessions an ultimatum: fire McCabe or lose your job.
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) March 14, 2018
This is RUMINT, but pretty credible RUMINT: Trump preparing to fire Sessions, name Pruitt Acting AG (which he can be since he already holds a Senate confirmed position), and Pruitt fires Mueller. And McMaster likely to be replaced by Bolton. Shulkin also on way out, FWIW.
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) March 14, 2018
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