James Comey was terminated from his role as FBI director Tuesday, according to statements from both the U.S. Department of Justice and the president himself. A letter obtained by NBC News from Trump to Comey states the president had been advised by administration officials to remove the FBI head. “I have received the attached letters from the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General of the United States recommending your dismissal as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I have accepted their recommendation and you are hereby terminated and removed from office, effective immediately,” Trump told Comey. BREAKING: Pres. Trump's letter to FBI Director Comey informing him that he has been fired - @KatyTurNBC pic.twitter.com/oe26REZYMn — NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) May…