Comey's response to sensitive Russia questions immediately becomes new meme
Former FBI Director James Comey was questioned on multiple highly-classified topics during his Senate hearing on Thursday -- and his repeated response just became the internet's favorite new meme.
When asked what he knows about Russian bank Vnesheconombank, the CEO of which reportedly met with Jared Kushner in December before the Trump administration took office, Comey replied, "Nothing that I can talk about in an open setting."
The response also cropped up when Comey was asked about the infamous Trump dossier and whether or not he believes President Trump colluded with Russia.
Naturally, Twitter users couldn't help but notice that Comey's reply would actually be a pretty good way to get them out of answering difficult questions, too.
Boy: did u like my Instagram from 83 weeks ago?
Me: I can't talk about that in an open setting— Taylor Trudon (@taylortrudon) June 8, 2017
Dad: "Why haven't you cleaned your room yet?"
Me: "I can't talk about that in an open setting" #ComeyTestimony— AntSama (@Anthony_Reid88) June 8, 2017
BOSS: Why haven't you been at work the last three days?
ME: I can't talk about that in an open setting— Ryan (@5280Orange) June 8, 2017
But while some saw the humor behind the snappy clap back, others were merely annoyed by Comey's skillful topic evading.
Comey: I can't talk about that in an open setting
Me: SPILL THE TEA!!!— Briana Rosas (@rosassbri) June 8, 2017
Senate: what's ur name
Comey: I can't talk about that in an open setting— Mad¥ Mad$ (@mady_mads) June 8, 2017
Annoying or not, it seems the evergreen response isn't going away anytime soon.
For the sake of all DC livers hope "I can't talk about that in an open setting" isn't one of the drinking game rules#ComeyDay
— Kate Hilts (@katehilts) June 8, 2017
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