Comey ouster has politicians calling for special prosecutor

Washington politicians on both sides of the political aisle are perplexed over President Trump’s ousting of former FBI director James Comey.

Many, including an El Paso representative, want to see a special prosecutor look into ties between the Trump administration and Moscow.

FBI sources told ABC that Trump read Comey his resignation letter over the phone because Comey was in Los Angeles at the time.

The decision to fire Comey, who was appointed FBI Director in 2013, was made with the recommendation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Trump said that it was a necessary decision to restore public confidence in the FBI.

Public opinion is also the reason why Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said a special prosecutor is needed.

Trump responded to Schumer’s comments on Twitter, calling him “crying Chuck Schumer” and “indignant.”

The president also quoted a previous comment from Schumer when he said he had no confidence in Comey.

“Now, with what’s happened, it is the only way to go, only way to go to restore the American people’s faith,” Schumer said.” Are people going to suspect cover-up? Absolutely.”

El Paso Rep. Beto O’Rouke echoed Schumer’s suggestion tweeting in part that Congress needed to “do it’s part,” and have Comey testify about the Trump-Russia investigation.

Arizona Republican Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake also said that they were puzzled by the sudden firing.

“Comey lost the confidence of almost everyone in Washington, Republican and Democrat alike,” Trump tweeted from his personal account. “When things calm down, they will be thanking me!”

The White House said it will immediately start looking for a new FBI director.

Trump is scheduled to meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.