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Philly social media reacts to Comey's firing

President Trump's dismissal of FBI Director James Comey Tuesday sent shockwaves throughout the country, and some interesting subsequent reactions on social media.

President Trump's dismissal of FBI Director James Comey Tuesday sent shockwaves throughout the country, and some interesting subsequent reactions on social media.

U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, chairman of Philadelphia's Democratic City Committee, called for more oversight.

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker was visibly distressed in a video he posted to his Twitter page.

Considering some members of Trump's family were the focus of controversial headlines lately, one local Tweeter didn't see Comey's firing as coincidence.

Some defended the decision to fire Comey.

Others looked at the bigger picture.