Trump vows to fire special counsel if re-elected

Former President Donald Trump laid out Thursday what could be his first order of business if re-elected and said he would terminate the special counsel who indicted him in two federal cases.

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[nankerphelgetv]

because that's what an innocent man would do?!

[jincis]

It would have been news if he had said he is going to retain him.

[garyayers]

Why are we letting these people get away with this crap enough is enough

[Kexgoija]

How is Rudy doing? Still Rump lawyer pal??😮😮

[marymary]

Duh. Firing Smith is the whole reason he's running for president...to stay out of jail.

[ricardoperez]

We need to get all the scumbags out of the White House in the media

[toddcorrigan]

Big mistake trump because he may be the new AG and you will have to face his role as Garlands replacement. Never smart to piss off someone that may have the upper hand. If you lose SCOTUS will not back you up and all cases will move forward.

[tejanoj]

How can convict Trump say he can't pay fines, but can pay camplaign fees?

[cody]

34 felony convictions this man can't even get a security clearance with his rap sheet 💯

[Kahless_the_Unforgettable]

Duh! Good! He was hired illegally! That means he can be fired legally.

Edit: For all the derpy NPCs in the comments. He was not confirmed by the Senate. He was appointed by Garland without Senate involvement. That is not the process that every other Special Council has gone through.

[nealmyers]

I think you should put him in jail indict that son of a gun

[americanpatriot]

My family says harris had almost four years to show us what she is all about, which is why we are going red all the way.

[mikemichael]

Fill Madison Square Garden?? Trump's drinking the Koolaid with his contaminated McDonald's fries

[robinsonnier]

I pray President Trump goes after EVERYONE WHO'S CORRUPT

[ricardovega]

Not Just To Fire Him, But Indicte Him For Conspiracy to USA 👍

[jerryowenssr.]

Fire him he should lock he’s Ass up for life in prison

[stevemlejnek]

Great, but the President cannot fire the Special Counsel. Aileen Cannon will have to do it for him. Sorry Donald.

[T.Z.MN]

This traitor should have been ousted and disqualified and thrown in jail for attacking his own Capital among all of his other crimes.

[onequestion]

Just one more reason I voted against him.

[catman]

I used to work opposite Harris as an Associate PD...I would never underestimate or second-guess her. I know a couple of people who know her very well, and from all I've gathered, Ms. Harris is no mental slouch.