Why FBI director James Comey feels 'mildly nauseous'

May. 03, 2017

FBI Director James Comey said he felt “mildly nauseous” about perceptions that he may have influenced the presidential election. He testified on Capitol Hill six months after the election. Will we ever put it behind us?

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James Comey Says He’s ‘Mildly Nauseous’ at Suggestions He Swayed Election

Credits

Guest:

Reid Wilson - The Hill - @PoliticsReid

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Gina Pollack

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