"The path that we were on in the days after the firing of Jim Comey was so chaotic and so concerning. I was very concerned that I would be asked to do something that I believed to be unethical or inappropriate. It was concerning enough that I was given a heads-up by senior Department of Justice officials that the president was considering asking me to do something."
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About Andrew McCabe
Andrew McCabe is a former FBI deputy director who served in various roles within the agency for over 20 years. He played a crucial role in leading investigations into high-profile cases such as the Boston Marathon bombing and the Benghazi attack. McCabe rose through the ranks to become the acting Director of the FBI after James Comey's dismissal in 2017. He has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration and its handling of law enforcement matters.
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