Trump v Comey: a timeline of the president and ex-FBI director’s feud
The relationship between Donald Trump and James Comey has been marked by mutual hostility, beginning with Comey's leadership of FBI investigations into Hillary Clinton and Russian election interference, escalating to Trump's 2017 firing of Comey, and culminating in a 2026 federal indictment over a social media post. Comey has consistently criticized Trump, while Trump has accused Comey of political bias and misconduct. The justice department's renewed charges in 2026 follow a prior failed indictment and allegations of weaponizing the legal system against critics. The case continues amid broader concerns about the politicization of law enforcement.
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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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