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Report: John Kelly Almost Quit Over Comey Firing

GIVING UP

The new chief of staff was “angry” over Comey’s dismissal.

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Incoming White House Chief of Staff John Kelly considered quitting his job as secretary of homeland security over President Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey, CNN reported on Monday. "John was angry and hurt by what he saw and the way [Comey] was treated," one of two sources told CNN. Kelly reportedly called Comey and told him he was considering resigning over the ex-FBI chief’s firing. Comey reportedly implored him not to resign.

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