Trump criticizes former FBI, CIA directors amid allegations of potential criminal investigation | Law and Order Updates

According to reports, former CIA Director John Brennan and ex-FBI Director James Comey are under criminal investigation by the FBI. In response, US President Donald Trump has called both men “very dishonest people” and suggested that they “may have to pay a price” for their alleged wrongdoing. Trump stated this during his meeting with African leaders at the White House, where he expressed his belief that Brennan and Comey are “crooked as hell” and “truly bad people.” The investigation is said to be related to potential misconduct linked to investigations into the 2016 Trump campaign’s connections to Russia. While Fox News first reported the investigation, other outlets including CNN and The New York Times have confirmed it. The FBI and Department of Justice have not commented. Brennan acknowledged the investigation and called it politically motivated, expressing disappointment over the loss of reputations and credibility. Comey did not issue a response. The president has previously attacked Brennan and Comey for their roles in investigating allegations that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election to help Trump. A separate report by special counsel Robert Mueller found that Russia did interfere but did not discover any collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/10/trump-assails-ex-fbi-cia-heads-amid-reports-of-criminal-probe?traffic_source=rss