
Donald Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey has been met with large scale criticism.
Comey was a key player in the investigation into alleged collusion between Russia and the US president’s election campaign.
People are worried about what his means for the US security services, and finding out the truth about the Kremlin's possible involvement.
In light of the gaping power vacuum left behind as a result, Chris Pratt has stepped forward to offer his services.
And the vehicle of choice was his TV show, Parks and Recreation.
Shortly following news of the dismissal, the actor tweeted footage of FBI Agent Burt Macklin, Andy Dwyer’s (Pratt's) alter ego.
Just lemme know
Just lemme know https://t.co/KQEqH8aGrX— chris pratt (@chris pratt) 1494409046
With such things, the viral potential was too much to ignore, and the internet quickly took up the call:
James Comey has been fired. There is only one logical choice to replace him: Burt Macklin. https://t.co/JU3tfHvdQK— Mike McGranaghan (@Mike McGranaghan) 1494373646
He's the obvious choice to take up the mantle of FBI Director...
@prattprattpratt This has never been more true https://t.co/6MxlX79Nh7— Sophia (@Sophia) 1494409141
Seriously America: think about it...
@prattprattpratt Fix it, Macklin. Fix it all @FBI https://t.co/gqBnx83ZNV— Half Sour Stan (@Half Sour Stan) 1494413400
Macklin can do it:
@prattprattpratt HAHAHA YES! We need Burt Macklin. He can save us all! https://t.co/NOhxaekE4F— Rachel Wilson (@Rachel Wilson) 1494429894
My nomination for next F.B.I. director 👍👍👍 #BurtMacklin #therightchoice @prattprattpratt https://t.co/rNmNybKtDO— Donnie Windows👑🥓 (@Donnie Windows👑🥓) 1494432641
Besides, you guys have a hero deficit...
America needs a hero...and his name is FBI Agent Burt Macklin #Trump #Comey @prattprattpratt https://t.co/oL5Tj1C2Ey— ₲ARET (@₲ARET) 1494408423
Silver linings do exist, no matter how much you have to squint your eyes to find it.
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