US President Donald Trump on Friday thanked his colleague and FBI director Kash Patel for his "brilliant work" on the recent indictment of former FBI chief James Comey , calling him a "dirty cop."
On Truth Social, Trump wrote: "I’d like to thank Kash Patel, and the outstanding members of the FBI, for their brilliant work on the recent Indictment of the Worst FBI Director in the History of our Country, James “Dirty Cop” Comey. The level of enthusiasm by the FBI was incredible, but only caused by the fact that they knew Comey for what he is, and was, a total SLIMEBALL! Again, thank you to the FBI and, specifically, those that worked on this case with US Attorney Lindsey Halligan , and the DOJ. Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Comey was indicted on Thursday for making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. He was the FBI director when the agency investigated connections between Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia.
Trump and Comey have had a tense relationship over the past decade, starting during the 2016 presidential campaign.
To the recent charges, Comey has said he is innocent and plans to fight the charges in court.
Since returning to office in January, Trump has used his powers to target law firms he opposes, push changes at universities, and fire prosecutors involved in investigations against him. He has also called for charges against former National Security Adviser John Bolton, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff.
When asked about Comey’s indictment on Friday, Trump told reporters, "I think there will be others."
On Truth Social, Trump wrote: "I’d like to thank Kash Patel, and the outstanding members of the FBI, for their brilliant work on the recent Indictment of the Worst FBI Director in the History of our Country, James “Dirty Cop” Comey. The level of enthusiasm by the FBI was incredible, but only caused by the fact that they knew Comey for what he is, and was, a total SLIMEBALL! Again, thank you to the FBI and, specifically, those that worked on this case with US Attorney Lindsey Halligan , and the DOJ. Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Comey was indicted on Thursday for making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. He was the FBI director when the agency investigated connections between Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia.
Trump and Comey have had a tense relationship over the past decade, starting during the 2016 presidential campaign.
To the recent charges, Comey has said he is innocent and plans to fight the charges in court.
Since returning to office in January, Trump has used his powers to target law firms he opposes, push changes at universities, and fire prosecutors involved in investigations against him. He has also called for charges against former National Security Adviser John Bolton, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff.
When asked about Comey’s indictment on Friday, Trump told reporters, "I think there will be others."
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