Former FBI deputy kept Trump memos

FORMER FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe kept personal memos describing interactions with US President Donald Trump that are similar to the notes compiled by dismissed FBI chief James Comey, the Associated Press has learned.

Mr McCabe was long scorned by Mr Trump and was fired by attorney general Jeff Sessions on Friday.

It was not immediately clear whether any of Mr McCabe’s memos have been turned over to or been requested by special counsel Robert Mueller, whose criminal investigation is examining Trump campaign ties to Russia and possible obstruction of justice. Mr McCabe’s memos include details of interactions with the president, according to a source.

Though the contents are unknown, the memos could help substantiate Mr McCabe’s assertion that he was unfairly maligned by a White House he says had declared “war” on the FBI and Mr Mueller’s investigation.

Saturday’s disclosure came hours after Mr Trump called Mr McCabe’s firing by attorney general Jeff Sessions “a great day for democracy”.

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