Top Former Republican Trashes Trump

Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele recently took aim at President Trump’s denials regarding his involvement in the firings of FBI officials and prosecutors. Steele bluntly told MSNBC’s The Weekend that Trump should “cut the crap” and stop pretending he wasn’t aware of or involved in these high-profile dismissals.

“Let’s be real here,” Steele said. “Trump claims he had no idea about these firings and didn’t request them. But the reality is, the FBI doesn’t just fire people like this without the White House being in the loop. That’s not how things work.”

NBC News reporter Ryan Reilly echoed Steele’s disbelief, noting that the firings weren’t based on individual misconduct but rather targeted those who were involved in investigating January 6th. Reilly pointed out that many of these officials held term-limited positions, which were meant to expire, but the sudden wave of firings was still unusual.

Despite Trump’s public remarks distancing himself from the dismissals, he acknowledged that the firings were a “good thing” because, in his words, those targeted had been “very bad.” Trump’s comments, however, left some Republicans raising concerns about the broader implications of these actions.

While some on the left, such as Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.), have expressed alarm over the mass dismissals, many Republicans are staying cautious, warning that any purge of experienced personnel could undermine the effectiveness of the FBI and the nation’s security.

Trump’s denials aside, the firings are raising uncomfortable questions about the extent of political influence over the nation’s premier law enforcement agencies. The situation continues to be a hot topic among conservatives, with many wondering whether the administration’s actions are strategically motivated or politically driven.