CNN on Friday said it has hired former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
Andrew George McCabeThe curious timeline for taking down Trump Federal prosecutors interviewed multiple FBI officials for Russia probe review: report Brendan Gleeson lands Trump role in CBS miniseries based on Comey memoir MORE as a contributor, drawing swift backlash from conservatives.
Some news: CNN announces Andrew McCabe has been signed as a contributor.
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) August 23, 2019
Donald John TrumpTrump opens new line of impeachment attack for Democrats Bloomberg to spend 0M on anti-Trump ads in battleground states New witness claims first-hand account of Trump's push for Ukraine probes MORE.McCabe was fired for repeatedly lying to federal investigators under penalty of perjury & referred for prosecution by the IG.
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) August 23, 2019
Let’s call an an : CNN hired an established liar because he hates Trump. The high horse has been put out to pasture. https://t.co/9z1UcIatom
CNN hired Andrew McCabe, who was fired from the FBI for LYING UNDER OATH... of course... that makes perfect sense.
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) August 23, 2019
Congrats to everyone who contributed to McCabe’s $538,000 GoFundMe haul: https://t.co/6O2S8uXbS5 https://t.co/5ovk0tsdMU
— Aaron Maté (@aaronjmate) August 23, 2019
This is the same Andrew McCabe who lied to federal investigators?
— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) August 23, 2019
Will be interesting to compare the coverage/outrage of this hiring to Sean SpicerSean Michael SpicerThe Hill's Morning Report - Witness transcripts plow ground for public impeachment testimony Sean Spicer eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars' Trump Jr.: How can Dems beat Trump if they can't boot Sean Spicer from DWTS? MORE appearing on a dancing show... https://t.co/0HN5mqVdoF
Andrew McCabe, one of the central figures of the “Russia collusion” hoax, who was fired from the FBI for lying about his leaks to the media, has been hired by CNN, one of the media outlets that did the most to perpetuate the damaging hoax. pic.twitter.com/lvfPRCk4tb
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) August 23, 2019
It raises the question: How should former FBI officials who misled the public be treated when they seek positions of fame and privilege? https://t.co/iECqz7YGmV
— Vince Coglianese (@VinceCoglianese) August 23, 2019
Andrew McCabe was fired by the FBI for leaking to the media and lying to the FBI about it.
— Matt Wolking (@MattWolking) August 23, 2019
I guess crime does pay. https://t.co/sobQ4CQWgw
James Robert ClapperThe curious timeline for taking down Trump Fairness, tradition, and the Constitution demand the 'whistleblower' step forward Schiff: Barr 'weaponizing' DOJ 'to go after the president's enemies' MORE and deputy national security adviser Tony Blinken, who both served during the Obama administration. Other hires include former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers
Michael (Mike) Dennis RogersThe Hill's Campaign Report: Red-state governors races pose test for Trump Trump takes pulse of GOP on Alabama Senate race Overnight Defense: House approves Turkey sanctions in rebuke of Trump | Trump attacks on Army officer testifying spark backlash | Dems want answers from Esper over Ukraine aid MORE (R-Mich.).
