McCabe had been expected to leave the federal law enforcement agency as its No. 2 official in March. PHOTO: AFP
WASHINGTON DC: FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who has drawn criticism from President Donald Trump, has stepped down from his current role, several weeks earlier than his expected retirement date.
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McCabe had been expected to leave the federal law enforcement agency as its No. 2 official in March but will be on leave until his retirement date.
Representatives for the Federal Bureau of Investigation did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
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