Alberto Gonzales: Trump’ Words About the FBI Being in ‘Tatters’ Were ‘Unfortunate’

‘If the president or the White House has concerns or complaints about the work of any agency, any department, then those concerns are best handled privately and resolved privately’

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CUOMO: "Is the FBI in tatters?"
GONZALES: "Well, you know, I think certainly, the president's the head of the Executive Branch and is entitled to his opinion but I felt that his words were unfortunate. You know, the actions of one agent cannot tarnish the reputation of the FBI any more than the actions of one individual during the transition or in the White House can tarnish, necessarily, the reputation of the White House. And so, from my perspective, from my experience, the FBI is composed of men and women of extraordinary talents and dedication and as far as I can tell, that continues today. And again, I think that the comments from the president were unfortunate. If the president or the White House has concerns or complaints about the work of any agency -- any department -- then those concerns are best handled privately and hopefully, those are resolved privately."

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