It follows the script of former President Richard Nixon's actions when he fired the special prosecutor during the investigation of "Watergate" and then led to Nixon's resignation from office. The leaders of the republican party in congress at the time told Nixon he would have to resign or face impeachment. The President decided to resign and spare the people. The republicans serving in congress at the time had character and courage to face down the President of the United States in order to support our institutions of government and confirm no one is above the law.
Now flash forward to 2017 when Trump fired FBI director Comey. The republican leaders in congress supported his decision even though Trump used some nasty remarks about the man he fired. Trump even suggested the Russian investigation by the FBI should be shut down. It was obvious to this writer the firing took place to side track and break up the investigation. Trumps first national security adviser Michael Flynn who he later fired was dealing with Russian foreign minister during the campaign and Trump knew it.
The belated firing of Flynn came about 16 days after Trump knew he lied.
An independent FBI has to complete its investigation of Trump's involvement with Russia and how deep the roots really are. The President seems to be in a cover up mode and every day since the firing of Comey has said something to try and discredit him and the investigation. The republicans in congress need to step up to the plate and find the character and courage to put the President on notice that he has to resign. They also have to see to it that the investigations are complete, unimpeded and make sure their voices are heard loud and clear that no one is above the law. Not even President Donald Trump.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
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