- FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe is stepping down immediately.
- McCabe faced attacks from President Trump and some congressional Republicans, who accused him of political bias.
- McCabe will remain on the FBI payroll until March, when he is eligible to retire with full benefits.
Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe steps down from CNBC.
FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of public attacks from President Donald Trump, is stepping down immediately, NBC News reported.
McCabe, who served a brief stint as acting director of the bureau after Trump fired ex-FBI chief James Comey, will remain on the payroll until March, when he is eligible to retire with full benefits, NBC said. He had been expected to leave.
www.cnbc.com/2018/01/29/fbi-deputy-director-andrew-mccabe-frequent-target-of-trumps-ire-steps-down-nbc-news.html
BREAKING: Andrew McCabe, FBI Deputy Director & a frequent Trump target, stepping down.
— Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) January 29, 2018
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is racing the clock to retire with full benefits. 90 days to go?!!!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 23, 2017
www.rt.com/usa/417300-mccabe-resigns-fbi-deputy/
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