NBC News: Comey asked for more resources in Russia investigation before being fired

James Comey was fired Tuesday by President Trump

Ken Haddad, Digital Managing Editor

Published: May 10, 2017, 12:19 PM

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Days before being fired, James Comey had asked Deputy AG Rosenstein for more staff and funding for the Russia investigation, NBC News reports.

MORE: FBI Director James Comey firing updates: Trump says he 'was not doing a good job'

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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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NBC News: Comey asked for more resources in Russia investigation before being fired

James Comey was fired Tuesday by President Trump

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