FBI Deputy Director McCabe "Retiring" After "Trump Insurance Policy" Debacle

Tyler Durden's picture

Just hours after the FBI’s top lawyer, James Baker, was reassigned, WaPo reports that FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe will retire in a few months - once he becomes fully eligible for pension benefits.

McCabe, who has been the target of Republican critics for more than a year, spent hours in Congress this past week, facing questions behind closed doors from members of three committees.

Republicans said they were dissatisfied with his answers:

The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa), has called for McCabe’s ouster, saying he “ought to go for reasons of being involved in some of the things that took place in the previous administration. We want to make sure that there’s not undue political influence within the FBI — the [Justice] Department and the FBI.”

Democrats called it a partisan hounding:

Democrats emerging from Thursday’s questioning of McCabe urged him to resist Republicans’ calls to step down, saying the GOP’s new focus on McCabe smells of political opportunism. “Mr. McCabe should in no way be fired by biased political commentary,” said Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Tex.).

But whichever it was, The Washington Post reports, according to people familiar with the matter, McCabe plans to retire in a few months when he becomes fully eligible for pension benefits.

As a reminder, McCabe was former director James B. Comey’s right-hand man, a position that involved him in most of the FBI’s actions that vex President Trump as well as the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while secretary of state, a matter that still riles Democrats.

McCabe won’t become eligible for his full pension until early March. People close to him say he plans to retire as soon as he hits that mark.

“He’s got about 90 days, and some of that will be holiday time. He can make it,’’ said one.

A spokesman for McCabe declined to comment, as did an FBI spokesman.

There is good reason to question McCabe's perspective and un-biasedness...

His wife, a Democratic candidate for a Virginia Senate seat in 2015, had received hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign donations from the political action committee led by a close ally of the Clintons. He had also been part of discussions with Justice Department officials that critics said prevented FBI agents from more aggressively pursuing their investigation of the Clinton Foundation. Agents were trying to determine if donations to the foundation were made with an expectation of government favors from Clinton or her allies.

 

After reports about those issues surfaced in October 2016, then-candidate Trump singled out McCabe for criticism, and congressional Republicans demanded detailed answers from the FBI about his role in the Clinton probes — questions they insist remain unanswered.

 

McCabe’s role is being examined by the Justice Department’s inspector general, who has said a report on how the Clinton probe was handled should be finished by spring.

 

Republicans are also focusing on the FBI’s relationship with the author of a dossier containing allegations against Trump. The bureau offered to pay the author of that document after the election to keep pursuing leads and information, but the agreement was never finalized, The Washington Post reported earlier this year.

 

And most recently, one of his senior advisers, FBI lawyer Lisa Page, had exchanged numerous pro-Clinton and anti-Trump text messages with Peter Strzok, the top FBI agent on Mueller’s probe. Strzok was removed by Mueller when he learned of their communications; Page had left the Mueller team two weeks earlier for what officials said were unrelated reasons. In one text, Strzok texted that he thought Clinton should win “100,000,000-0.’’

 

More problematic for McCabe is a text in which Page told Strzok, “I want to believe the path you threw out for consideration in Andy’s office that there’s no way he gets elected — but I’m afraid we can’t take that risk. It’s like an insurance policy in the unlikely event you die before you’re 40.’’

 

Republican lawmakers have seized on that text as evidence Strzok, Page, and possibly McCabe were involved in an effort to somehow ensure Trump would not win the election. But people familiar with the exchange said the officials were debating how overtly they should begin investigating Trump, and that one of the factors they considered was the likelihood Trump could win the presidency - which they considered small.

 

Even that explanation presents a headache for McCabe because it places a conversation in his office about how the expected election outcome should or should not affect the FBI’s investigative decisions.

But apart from that.. he is a great guy, according to his former boss James Comey took to the Twitter to defend him and his lackey James Baker today...

"Sadly, we are now at a point in our political life when anyone can be attacked for partisan gain."

With The FBI's reputation in tatters (and former FBI Director claiming that anything that exposes corruption or bias is off-limits, "for partisan gain"), it appears FBI Director Christopher Wray may be - just maybe - starting to clean house as first Baker and McCabe (following Peter Strzok's and Bruce Ohr's reassignment) are thrown under the bus, perhaps in an effort to appease those looking for Mueller blood.

Meanwhile, Trump predictably wasted no time to lash out at the FBI asking "How can FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, the man in charge, along with leakin’ James Comey, of the Phony Hillary Clinton investigation (including her 33,000 illegally deleted emails) be given $700,000 for wife’s campaign by Clinton Puppets during investigation?"

Followed up by "FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is racing the clock to retire with full benefits. 90 days to go?!!!"

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Bigly's picture

No pension. Indictment only will do....not a cush life in Boca.

Croesus's picture

I'd rather see him and the rest of the Libtard Commie traitors get turned into Christmas ornaments, hanging on the Tree of Liberty.

Bigly's picture

As I have said previously, I will pay $$$ to see that and I even hate boxing. This is different.

We need to bring back rule of law and show what happens to convicted traitors. Most people do not know as it was prior to their births.

Al Gophilia's picture

2 gone (but not down), 500 to go.

BetterOffDead's picture

“Looks like we’re gonna need some more FBI guys...”

https://youtu.be/TVC6wbWsq3I

BullyBearish's picture

as we gloat about come uppances being delivered to obummer bots, just realize that at the same time, shrump bots are amassing control in the vacuum, hoping we don't notice...and they ALWAYS work against us...

Handful of Dust's picture

Retire to jail with NO pension!

two hoots's picture

Next stop a book, speaking tour, a consulting seat at CNN and a start up security/investigative/legal company that does work for foreign clients.  He and his wife are players and likely have many connections and available assets.   

SWRichmond's picture

Mr. McCabe should in no way be fired by biased political commentary,” said Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Tex.)

Ummm, do you mean "based" political commentary?

NoDebt's picture

Anyone feel like we're getting any closer to big fish in this one?  Me neither.

 

chunga's picture

Nah, not one bit. If I had a covfefe for every time the Clintons and their cronies bitch-slapped the reds I'd be rich. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM7x5dwhFXs

bobcatz's picture

Maybe the FBI knows something about Trump that most of us don't. http://bit.ly/2fhGqif

Keyser's picture

Yeah Bob, TPTB in the FBI and DOJ know that their lies are unraveling faster than they can cover them up... Decades of unfettered ability to apply the law the way THEY see fit is coming to an end, regardless of political affiliation...  To hell with allowing McCabe to "retire", lock his ass up for collusion to commit TREASON!!! 

jeff montanye's picture

and they so thought hillary was going to win.  they have been getting carelesser and carelesser, kind of starting with 9-11 and reaching a climax of sorts with the recent election and its immediate aftermath.

president trump shouldn't have a hard time getting a number of high level convictions, if he really wants to.

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brianshell's picture

George Webb will be bouncing off the walls in the morning when he reads his arch enemy is cornered.

Hooaah.

zorba THE GREEK's picture

This guy needs to be hung for crimes against humanity, but he is waiting to resign after he is eligible for a lifetime free ride on the taxpayers back. Send this creep to Guantanamo, and torture him until he gives up the Clintons

JSBach1's picture

It's an utter slap in the face to the taxpayer for McCabe to retire with a pension. The only benefit he should be able to wait for the next three months is the benefit of a noose strapped tightly around his neck while the trap doors under his feet opens and the weight of all of his crimes, for a brief time, reflect upon his last moments of life before this necked is snapped and his agony is prolonged for a short time so that the pain that follows is registered in his mind before it is all over. The body should then remain hanging for the ravens to pluck at his eyes and flesh whilst his remains should serve as a testament to others of what awaits.

ConfederateH's picture

If McCabe is 3 months from retirement, then likely he is FERS (Federal Retirement System) instead of CSRS (Civil Service Retirement System).  There is a big difference.

FERS is a defined contribution plan, like a 401k.  McCabe could have selected from a handfull of funds that invest with different styles, but the money is technically his.  If he is fired tomorrow, he can take his FERS with him.

MozartIII's picture

A lot of teasers, but no big fish. It's a fucking charade. The Clintons keep killing people and never get time. The Obama's are now killing people. The fucker was never qualified to be President. He is now Killing his staff and  there are no investigations....  Washington and everything in it is a fucking JOKE! Am praying for an astroid or a UFO to destroy the cesspool. If this does not happen they will take us quickly to the failed days of Rome and the chaos that will follow.

jeff montanye's picture

"The Obama's are now killing people."  a search yields nothing.  

more detail please.

fleur de lis's picture

If they get rid of Hezbollah who will manage the Afghani opim production?

That's a lot of opium guarded by US Marines, so will there be more Marines added to guard the pile up of raw opium if Hezbollah gets fired?

Or maybe the Pentagram has been cross-training the Marines for production, storage, packaging, distribution, etc., of narcotics.

This way they can claim they are cutting the budget by eliminating their Hezbollah employees and using Marines instead.

Then they can declare war on Hezbollah since they don't have to worry about all the narcotics.

Mr. Sophisto's picture

"The Obamas are now killing people."  Hmmm, we know about Bill and Killary and want investigations.  Got some Obama news to share?  If not, quit polluting the water and stay focused on the Republic. People actually read the comments section. 

So It Goes's picture

"Anyone feel like we're getting any closer to big fish in this one?"

Yes - we are getting closer and closer.  Is this the end of it? - No.  Does this mean corruption will be gone? - No.  Does this mean We the People actually will win the game? - No.

But think about the "Art of the Deal".  This is McCabe's opening offer.  I don't think he will get it as too many now understand that he is a bad actor.  

I'm pleased to learn that momentum is going in the right direction :-)

dark pools of soros's picture

McCabe was a big pole in the above the law tent... he gave a lot fucking jackasses the confidence to be jackasses

My crotch itches's picture

Don't try and understand Sheila.  Your head will hurt.  The woman couldn't spell cat if you spotted her the "C" and the "A"

hairball48's picture

"...be fired by biased political commentary,”

"...be fired based [on] political commentary,"

Jackson Lee is a dumb ass dindu bitch. What do you expect?

All Your Base's picture

SJL is one of the stupidest human beings alive. The only people dumber than she is are the idiots that keep voting her into office. She so desperately wants to be relevant. 

FIAT CON's picture

Exactly why these people need prison!

JimmyJones's picture

Nah CNN already has CIA Anderson Vanderbilt-Cooper on the payroll. You know the news anchor that is the son of the wealthiest woman in the US.

Cloud9.5's picture

I feel sorry for her.  Anderson is a biological dead end.

buttmint's picture

...hang Hillary and get it over with....

SybilDefense's picture

McCabe to wife: " Honey, what do you think about running for a Senate seat? The Clinton's will give us $700,000 to throw the investigation but we need to justify the cash.  You don't have to win or anything.  In fact I'm told we don't even have to spend any of the bribe money on a campaign. (insert snidely chuckling and hand wringing) You can travel around a bit looking for our retirement mansion".

californiagirl's picture

No more swamp-creature McCabe. This is one of Trump's nicest Christmas presents to America. 

AndSoItBegins's picture

Love the  tweets stating what every non progressive is thinking. Can't wait for the next round of crying and outrage by Don lemon,  Mika and joe at how unpresidential trumps tweets are. Teehee.

HerrDoktor's picture

everyone knows wrest;ing isn't real

junction's picture

All McCabe has to do is use his accrued vacation time if he wants to leave in a few weeks.  The problem for him is that he can cash out his vacation time after he retires, slightly boosting the pension he receives..  Being a good civil servant, he wants to grab every dime he can.  The comment about his using "holiday time" is  joke, made by an idiot or a liar.  I am sure McCabe approves his working on holdays so he can add that "floating" holiday leave to the long vacations he takes in August.

GUS100CORRINA's picture

FBI Deputy Director McCabe "Retiring" After "Trump Insurance Policy" Debacle

My response: Retiring???? Really??? HOW ABOUT RETIRING TO PRISON FOR LIFE!!!!!!!

What an absolute joke. There needs to be consequences for these TREASONOUS actions. (Romans 13:1-5)

Omen IV's picture

why wouldnt he forfeit his pension for felony on the job? and now we have to wait 90 days while he shreds more files -

 

I do not get DC at all - no one could get away with this in private business - he undermined the CEO /  POTUS - irreparable harm

jeff montanye's picture

i think you are right.  those pensions are only as secure as the deep state's lockdown.  bust the '16 election and/or 9-11 and a whole lot of certainties start swirling around in the toilet bowl.

Arnold's picture

A rash of canoeing accidents will cut those pensions short.

"On May 6, Colby's body was found in a marshy riverbank lying facedown not far from where his canoe was found."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Colby

Implied Violins's picture

He could just claim he's sick from 'stress' and take it all as sick leave. That way he could collect without having to even show his fat fucking face. Just needs a doctor to sign off on it...he'll find one who doctors autopsies of Clinton victims.

The Chief's picture

Being a SES cocksucker, his pension with all its accutrements is around 200K-400K a year. Possibly higher.

Think about how many murders, frame jobs, or felonies this guy has commited or participated in.

dark pools of soros's picture

and with kinda safety net he can sit around and plot more bullshit on humanity

NoPension's picture

No Pension!

How was I late on this one?

SoDamnMad's picture

Anybody got his home address in VA?  I want to send him a nice Christmas fruit basket?

effendi's picture

I'd let him retire and keep his pension if he turns states evidence and gives enough to get Cankles and Co convicted of a slew of felonies (such as interfering with the investigation into Emailgate). Who cares about the minions when the big fish are not frying?

Bes's picture

shhhh.  

don't rattle the cages of the trumptards

they still actually  that trump is at war with the deep state

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how can a guy who loves

the police state militarization

civil asset forfeiture

the war on cash

bonuses for oligarchs

trillions in giveaways to the rich

crumbs for the peasants (that don't even keep up with inflation)

balloon the MIC budget

continuing MENA wars

Neocon policies

wall street bubbles

goldman sachs

Zionism to the max

and sword dancing saudi wahhabists

be said to be against the deep state?

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it's laughable. 

this whole russia shit is cover to rile bases, divide and conquer us. 

and morons who actually believe in blue vs red, snowflake vs deplorable circle the wagons around the deep state frontman: trump

meanwhile America continues to be fleeced and our rights destroyed