In order for people to be treated fairly under the law, the FBI must be an institution led by impartial individuals. Unfortunately, this was not true with the FBI under former Director James Comey. The Obama-appointed official used the organization to protect Clinton and other liberals from prosecution. After careful consideration, the Trump administration decided that, given his behavior, he was not fit to serve and removed him from the position.

Despite the fact that Comey himself said he could be fired for any reason, Trump’s opponents are outraged over his decision. Just recently, the Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), sent a letter calling on federal officials to investigate Trump’s firing of Comey. This is mainly because he thinks it may have something to do with Russia.

According to reports, after hearing that Comey was fired, Chaffetz released a statement urging the Justice Department’s Inspector General to investigate why he was terminated. His statement began, “previously I asked Inspector General Horowitz to review the FBI’s actions in advance of the 2016 election,” referring to Comey’s involvement in Hillary Clinton’s email investigation. He continued, “today I sent a letter urging IG Horowitz to expand the scope of his review to include the decision to fire Director Comey,” adding, “I look forward to receiving the IG’s findings.”

Chaffetz believes that since Comey was in charge of investigating Trump’s ties to Russia, his firing may have been strategic. He thinks that while Comey was certainly not the best person for the job, the president should’ve fired him right when he got into office or after the investigation was over. To him, firing Comey now looks suspicious.

Unsurprisingly, numerous Democrats have also spoken out against his decision, despite calling for the former FBI Director’s resignation only days before. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) claimed that Trump decision to fire Comey is a “big mistake.” Specifically, he said, “earlier this afternoon President Trump called me and informed me he was firing Director Comey,” adding, “I told the president, ‘Mr. President, with all due respect, you are making a big mistake.’”

After speaking with Schumer, Trump publicly criticized him for being a hypocrite. He tweeted, “Cryin’ Chuck Schumer stated recently, “I do not have confidence in him (James Comey) any longer.” Then acts so indignant. #draintheswamp.”

Cryin' Chuck Schumer stated recently, "I do not have confidence in him (James Comey) any longer." Then acts so indignant. #draintheswamp — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2017

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) was another liberal to use Comey’s firing as an excuse to attack the President, despite the fact that she didn’t think he should be in charge. During a recent interview on MSNBC, she was asked if she was happy with Trump’s decision to get rid of Comey given the fact that, in the past, she’s claimed he’s not a“credible,” causing her to short circuit. She responded, “no, I do not, necessarily, support the president’s decision,” adding, “under investigation, this president basically has interfered with an investigation where he may be implicated.”

Waters and Schumer both believe that by removing Comey, the FBI’s investigation into Russia’s involvement in the 2016 election is compromised. However, this is simply not true. The FBI’s new director made that very clear during a recent Senate hearing. He stated, “the work of the men and women of the FBI continues despite any changes in circumstance, any decisions,” adding, “so there has been no effort to impede our investigation to date. Simply put, you cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing, protecting the American people, and upholding the Constitution.”

Fortunately, reasonable Republicans have vocalized their support for Comey’s termination. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), stated, “the White House timing on this was less than impeccable,” noting, “the president’s selection of a new FBI director might be one of the most important decisions of his presidency.”

Sen. Ted Cruz, (R-TX), also praised Trump’s decision. “The Director of the FBI needs to be above reproach, with an unquestioned reputation for fairness and impartiality,” he claimed, adding, “unfortunately, Mr. Comey had lost the confidence of both Republicans and Democrats, and, frankly, the American people.”

President Trump’s decision to fire Comey was an excellent one. Liberals and conservatives alike wanted him removed from office. Despite this, opponents of Trump are desperate to use Comey’s removal as proof that he’s involved in a Russian conspiracy.