Article snippet: George Bush's domestic surveillance program. Comey testified about the incident in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2007, and it is widely cited as an example of Comey's political independence. When he left the bureau and his position was assumed by Comey, who was appointed by then-President Barack Obama, Mueller shared kind words about his successor. "I have had the opportunity to work with Jim for a number of years in the Department of Justice, and I have found him to be a man of honesty, dedication and integrity. His experience, his judgment and his strong sense of duty will benefit not only the bureau, but the country as a whole," Mueller said at the announcement ceremony in the White House's Rose Garden. Mueller was later criticized by Trump, who said in a “Fox and Friends” interview on June 23 that it was “bothersome” how close Comey and Mueller were. The hosts of the show had asked if their relationship warranted Mueller’s recusal. "Well, he is very, very good friends with Comey, which is very bothersome," Trump responded. "We're going to have to see." In the same interview, the president claimed that Mueller's team of lawyers are "all Hillary Clinton supporters." Mueller, who served in the independent role of FBI director under both Republican and Democratic presidents, has been a registered Republican through most of his career. His appointment as special counsel is not the first time Mueller was given a spotlight for his investigativ... Link to the full article to read more