Josh Earnest: “The president believes that this is Maine's decision to make, but hopes it will be made on the scientific merits.”

The question now is about the rest of the Republican Party and whether or not they are going to be dragged into the dustbin of history with him.

We all hold the responsibility regardless of whether or not we are planning to serve in a government position or if one of our family members is planning to serve in a government position, that we shouldn't be propagating false things that…

Director Comey is a man of integrity. He's a man of principle. He's a man who is well-regarded by senior officials in both parties.

The President's view is that this is an investigation that should be conducted free of any sort of political interference.