Senator Collins Calls on Trump to Confirm Existence of Tapes from Comey Meetings

Senator Susan Collins Urges President Trump to Disclose Existence of Conversation Recordings In an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union," Maine Senator Susan Collins called on President Donald Trump to clarify whether he possesses any recordings of his discussions with former FBI Director James Comey. She emphasized that the President should provide a clear answer—either confirming or denying the existence of such tapes—especially since he suggested their possible existence earlier. President Trump previously addressed Comey’s Senate testimony, labeling him a "leaker" and denying that he requested loyalty during their private meeting. He hinted at the potential existence of recordings, stating he might disclose more about them soon, warning that the answer might be disappointing. Historically, if such tapes exist and are relevant to criminal investigations, they could be subpoenaed, as was the case with President Richard Nixon’s Watergate recordings. The Supreme Court ruled that executive privilege does not shield presidential tapes from legal scrutiny when necessary for justice. Collins argued that if the tapes are real, Trump should voluntarily share them with the Senate In...