Comey Vows To Resist Subpoena From House Republicans For Closed-Door Testimony

James Comey, the former head of the FBI who was fired by President Trump, says he will push back on a subpoena to appear in a closed-door session before the House Judiciary Committee unless he is allowed to testify publicly.

The committee, which has also issued a subpoena to former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, is looking into how the FBI handled the investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails.


"I'm still happy to sit in the light and answer all questions," Comey tweeted. "But I will resist a 'closed door' thing because I've seen enough of their selective leaking and distortion."

"Let's have a hearing and invite everyone to see," he added.

The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Virginia Republican Rep. Bob Goodlatte, issued the subpoenas for Comey and Lynch. Comey would appear in private before the body on Dec. 3 and Lynch on the following day.

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