Vol. 22, No. 35
May 22, 2017
Cover Story
You're Fired!
Former FBI director James Comey
By Michael Warren, Fred Barnes, Stephen F. Hayes, Terry Eastland
Also in This Issue
- The Expertocracy — Barton Swaim
- Trump Gets Himself in Hot Water—Again — Fred Barnes
- France Picks a Novice — Christopher Caldwell
This issue focused on President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey, with multiple perspectives on the controversial decision and its political fallout. The magazine examined why Trump dismissed Comey, the potential legal and investigative consequences, and Democratic hopes for a Watergate-style scandal. The cover feature "The Expertocracy" by Barton Swaim explored broader questions about institutional expertise and authority in American governance.