Comey's dismissal erodes US credibility
The optics raise questions again about the independence of America's proud democratic institutions and deliver another triumph to adversaries such as Russia seeking to sow chaos in the US.
John Kehoe, North America Correspondent
John Kehoe writes on the economy specialising in North America, monetary policy, markets. Based in Washington, John began his career as an Australian Treasury official before joining The Australian Financial Review in 2008. He has also worked as a sports broadcaster for radio and television.
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