Trump v Comey: a timeline of the president and ex-FBI director’s feud
Donald Trump's ongoing feud with former FBI director James Comey has escalated, culminating in a federal indictment against Comey. Their contentious relationship began during the 2016 presidential campaign and has continued through Trump's presidency, marked by investigations and public attacks. Comey has become a significant figure in discussions about political bias within federal agencies as Trump continues to criticize him.
- ▪Donald Trump has indicted James Comey, the former head of the FBI, amid their long-standing feud.
- ▪Comey oversaw investigations that intersected with Trump's political interests, including inquiries into Hillary Clinton and potential Russian connections.
- ▪The relationship between Trump and Comey has been characterized by public criticism, investigations, and Comey's dismissal in May 2017.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:45:51 GMT |
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Donald Trump’s campaign of retribution has culminated in a federal indictment of James Comey, the former head of the FBI. Composite: Bloomberg, AFP, Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDonald Trump’s campaign of retribution has culminated in a federal indictment of James Comey, the former head of the FBI. Composite: Bloomberg, AFP, Getty ImagesDonald TrumpTrump v Comey: a timeline of the president and ex-FBI director’s feudComey oversaw inquiries that directly intersected with Trump’s political goals while the president, in turn, has continued to attack him publiclyMarina DunbarTue 28 Apr 2026 15.45 EDTFirst published on Fri 26 Sep 2025 15.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe relationship between Donald Trump and James Comey has spanned a turbulent decade, beginning during the 2016…
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