Deputy Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly planning to retire following months of criticism by President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers over his alleged prejudice against the controversial American head of state.
Andrew McCabe plans to retire in a few months after becoming eligible for his full pension, the US-based daily Washington Post reported Saturday, citing “people familiar with the matter,” as an FBI spokeswoman declined to comment on the report.
According to the daily, McCabe will not become eligible for his full benefits until early March, and that he plans to retire.
“FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is racing the clock to retire with full benefits. 90 days to go?!!!” Trump tweeted on Saturday.
McCabe served as acting director of the FBI – which is part of the US Department of Justice — after Trump sacked former FBI director James Comey back in May. Trump questioned his Attorney General…