In what has certainly been an eventful past 24 hours (oh jeez, it hasn’t even been 24 hours yet, has it) and what will definitely be the start to an eventful week, as everyone well knows by now Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey, in the middle of an ongoing investigation as to his administration’s ties to Russia. A sitting United States president has fired the person in charge of investigating him for treason. And people are pissed off.
Democrats, led by Senator Chuck Schumer, are calling for an independent investigation into the President’s scandal, and Trump isn’t helping matters by lashing out on Twitter when this is the time he really, really needs to STFU.
Cryin' Chuck Schumer stated recently, "I do not have confidence in him (James Comey) any longer." Then acts so indignant. #draintheswamp
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2017
After tweeting about “Cryin’ Chuck Schumer” Tuesday night, Trump was back at it bright and early Wednesday morning — once again deflecting blame on Democrats, as he is wont to do. (Although amazingly, he managed to not specifically name Hillary or Obama this time.)
The Democrats have said some of the worst things about James Comey, including the fact that he should be fired, but now they play so sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2017
James Comey will be replaced by someone who will do a far better job, bringing back the spirit and prestige of the FBI.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2017
Comey lost the confidence of almost everyone in Washington, Republican and Democrat alike. When things calm down, they will be thanking me!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2017
Don’t worry, he also rewteeted the Drudge Report a couple of times in there, including a piece about how Mexico was the second deadliest country in 2016, lest you think he’s totally given up on his priorities.
But people aren’t having it. As Trump tweeted away obliviously, the top trending topic on Wednesday morning was #impeachTrumpnow, with trends such as “After Trump,” “Comey’s Firing,” and “Donald Trump Is Lying Again” not far behind. The American people demand action and answers, and here is some of what they’re saying.
Donald Trump is Lying Again nothing but #impeachTrumpnow pic.twitter.com/utsiylAawX
— DKT (@darleneturner53) May 10, 2017
Donald Trump is lying again. Comey's firing was not for what he did to Hillary. It's for what he would have done to Trump#ImpeachTrumpNow
— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) May 10, 2017
If you think Comey being fired is right, you are complicit to a dictator, you are a traitor to the constitution. #impeachTrumpnow
— Henry Voland (@henryvoland) May 10, 2017
"I don't believe in Karma"
That's OK, You will#ImpeachTrumpnow #independentProsecutorNOW pic.twitter.com/cVlV9n6Rwn— BrokenPromisedLand🇺🇸 (@VoteAngryNow) May 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/asa_0/status/862277517746597889
I don't understand why Trump is able to get away with everything! The evidence is there! #democrats #impeachTrumpnow #ImpeachmentMarch #dems pic.twitter.com/GX94SzyDEZ
— M.M.C. (@metmgmt22) May 10, 2017
Dear GOP: You got your stolen SCOTUS seat. With Comey's firing, it's time to cash in your chips and #impeachTrumpnow! #WednesdayWisdom
— Ramenti Veritas (@RamentiVeritas) May 10, 2017
Sweet mother of all that's Holy…#ImpeachTrumpNow, and @USAGSessions should be prosecuted. NOW.https://t.co/fwTKu22cfu pic.twitter.com/YuG1WfASfr
— Kris Lavery (@Klavepatsfan) May 10, 2017
@realDonaldTrump @POTUS Congratulations, you finally win at something! #trumpRussiagate #impeachTrumpnow #SCROTUS #PutinsPuppet #resist pic.twitter.com/XlCadqzQ9h
— Jennifer D. Schwaninger (@JD_Schwaninger) May 10, 2017
Kind of surprised Trump didn't mention his electoral college votes or his inaugural crowd size in Comey letter. #ComeyFiring #TrumpRussia
— Mike Williams ☮️ (@drummike2012) May 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/JustinRoss9999/status/862235326462480384
https://twitter.com/DennisMShannon/status/862281764416389120
https://twitter.com/AXSinVT/status/862238086561968128
https://twitter.com/Spirittribevibe/status/862210125762883584
Buckle in folks, because it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.