Enemies: The President, Justice & the FBI

An in-depth look into the long history of conflict between American presidents and the FBI. Inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tim Weiner’s book, Enemies: A History of the FBI, the series presents the long, complex history of presidents testing the rule of law and the FBI’s job to enforce it.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Enemies: The President, Justice & the FBI
First Air Date	November 18, 2018
Last Air Date	December 9, 2018
Seasons	1
Episodes	4
Episode Runtime	4h 16min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Jigsaw Productions
Networks	Showtime

S01E04

You're Fired

President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey while being investigated for possible collusion with Russia to meddle in the 2016 presidential election. This set in motion a chain of events that could lead to the biggest constitutional crisis in U.S. history. The meetings and calls between the President and Comey, and the escalating Russia investigation, reveal how the pillars of democracy are being tested. Comey’s firing triggers the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who must now carry the torch of justice. Finale.

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