On the recordMay 9, 2017
No. I believe the president wanted to give Director Comey a chance, but he feels that he made the right decision.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends President Trump's decision to fire Comey, stating that the president wanted to give him a chance but ultimately believes it was the right decision.
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