White House refuses to 'criticise or defend' FBI director over Clinton emails

Spokesperson Josh Earnest says he would 'neither defend nor criticise' James Comey
Afp | October 31, 2016

Democratic US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. PHOTO: REUTERS

WASHINGTON DC:
The White House on Monday opted for caution in reacting to FBI Director James Comey's bombshell decision to announce further investigation of Hillary Clinton's email days before the 2016 presidential election.

Spokesperson Josh Earnest said he would "neither defend nor criticize" Comey, who has been blasted by Democrats since Friday.

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Earnest described him as a "man of integrity" but also pointed to norms that "limit public discussion of facts that are collected in the context" of ongoing investigations.

"The president believes that it's important for those norms and traditions and guidelines to be followed," the spokesperson said.

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