As Twitchy told you earlier today, former FBI Director James Comey was on “CBS This Morning” where he criticized President Trump for citing a NY Times report saying the FBI spied on the Trump campaign ahead of the 2016 election. Comey claimed that the FBI doesn’t “spy” but rather “investigates.” Did those interviewing him challenge what Comey had to say? Becket Adams broke down what Comey was asked by the new anchor of the CBS Evening News, Norah O’Donnell:
actual question from CBS’ new nightly anchor: FBI agents are "on the front lines every day" to "keep this country safe. And when the [AG] undermines the integrity of those agents by suggesting they’re involved in spying against a president – what does that do to the reputation?” pic.twitter.com/6HW7aU4oca
— T. Becket Adams (@BecketAdams) May 8, 2019
That sounds more like a question asked by a fan rather than a journalist.
some hard-hitting journalism right there. nothing says "speak truth to power" quite like teeing up the former FBI chief with a gentle, slow-moving softball question.
— T. Becket Adams (@BecketAdams) May 8, 2019
Comey must have appreciated that.
“but you are so brave and good. does it upset you when people say you are not brave and good?"
— T. Becket Adams (@BecketAdams) May 8, 2019
I *like* the FBI. I like law enforcement in general (though reform is clearly needed). But there’s a difference between respect & ass-kissing. Journos are supposed to hold powerful institutions & their leaders accountable, not shower them w/ adulation like they’re Mother Teresa.
— T. Becket Adams (@BecketAdams) May 8, 2019
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Mainstream “journalism” is getting more embarrassing by the day in the Trump era.
Damn – sounds like Comey wrote the question.
— Hellion 2172 (@hellion2172) May 8, 2019
Sure does!
Morning tongue-bath for Jim. Nice.
— NHcameraguy (@NHcameraguy) May 8, 2019
It probably won’t be his last.