Fired FBI Director James Comey didn’t hold back Thursday in the face of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
A day after releasing a seven-page opening statement to the public, as a precursor to his testimony, in which he outlined the one-on-one conversations he had with the president between Trump’s inauguration and Comey’s firing, Comey was grilled by legislators for several hours over his relationship with Trump and his handling of recent FBI investigations.
Comey’s testimony raised questions about Trump’s honesty, his alleged attempts to obstruct justice and about his involvements with Russia, which are, of course just a few of Twitter’s favorite things to poke fun at the president for.
But Twitter users were really excited for Comey’s candid honesty and willingness to not hold back as he took down Trump.
This is more than I could have dreamed of. James Comey is throwing Trump under the bus. Not holding back AT ALL. #ComeyHearings #ComeyDay pic.twitter.com/9QsiWO1kC1
— ANerdsMind (@Coyote_Cmndr) June 8, 2017
The #ComeyHearings are showing Americans in real time what the felony of Obstruction of Justice looks like.
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) June 8, 2017
Comey LITERALLY laying out factual basis for legal conclusion to be drawn that Trump committed Obstruction AND Retaliation. #ComeyHearings
— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) June 8, 2017
Many people, women especially, pointed out Comey’s hesitance at being alone with the president. In his statement he repeatedly mentions telling Attorney General Jeff Sessions that he was uncomfortable being alone with the president, a concern he repeated in his testimony, and one with which many women resonate.
So Comey told Jeff Sessions he didn't want to be alone with Trump. Women across the country can relate.
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) June 7, 2017
King – "Did you initiate that dinner? (with Trump)" Comey can't help but laugh at the absurdity of wanting to have dinner alone w the Pres.
— Krystal Ball (@krystalball) June 8, 2017
Comey apparently told Sessions not to leave him alone with Trump. Now he knows how so many beauty pageant contestants felt.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 7, 2017
People were wondering where Trump himself was, as both of his Twitter accounts were oddly silent.
White House staff has Trump chained up like he's a werewolf on the night of a full moon right now, his phone just out of reach
— pat tobin (@tastefactory) June 8, 2017
Waiting for Trump to find his phone like… pic.twitter.com/VHXGNBLw10
— Samantha Bee (@realsambee) June 8, 2017
Kamala Harris was praised for her direct questions, especially since no one stopped her from asking them.
The entire bar went quiet to hear Kamala Harris' questioning. That's respect.#ComeyDay
— Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 (@cmclymer) June 8, 2017
Kamala Harris is on top of her game w/ questions abt @POTUS
DON'T. EVEN. THINK. ABOUT. INTERRUPTING. HER.#ComeyHearings#ComeyDay pic.twitter.com/g3sjxuohHM— nicki 🌊 (@nickiknowsnada) June 8, 2017
Of course, there are those who are hoping Comey is the one who gets taken down. Users pointed out inconsistencies, and claiming hypocrisy as Comey’s testimony unfolded.
Too bad Comey didn't worry about upholding our laws as much as he did what media thought of him.
— 𝓐𝓶𝓔𝓻𝓲𝓴𝓪𝓷 𝓖𝓲𝓻𝓵!! 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙🙏 (@Ms_Erika74) June 8, 2017
James Comey is slimier than a Penn State locker room. Very untrustworthy person. Disgraceful. Bad judgement.
— Scott Isbell (@scottisbell_) June 8, 2017
And, of course, some people were just over it all.
The GOP in this hearing are putting the blame on Comey for not stopping the obstruction, instead of on trump for committing it. #ComeyDay pic.twitter.com/SJtu8YDB0k
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) June 8, 2017
