James Comey is a proven LEAKER & LIAR. Virtually everyone in Washington thought he should be fired for the terrible job he did-until he was, in fact, fired. He leaked CLASSIFIED information, for which he should be prosecuted. He lied to Congress under OATH. He is a weak and…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 13, 2018
Shortly after Comey’s dismissal from the FBI, he testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee. In addition to many other assertions, Comey stated that Trump requested that he “pledge his loyalty,” which Trump has denied.
Trump and Comey have also sparred with one another via Twitter.
The former FBI director has made several statements during interviews blasting Trump as “morally unfit” to serve as president. Finally, Comey signed a book deal that covers his service as the seventh FBI director.
The book is titled “A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies and Leadership” and hit bookshelves in April.
The Fate of Forthcoming Midterm Elections
Comey’s recommendation for Americans to vote for Democrats comes during a very heated political climate. Republicans are eager to maintain Congressional power, while Democrats are hopeful for a “blue wave,” which will allow them to regain control of the House and Senate.
Trump is urging the American people to support and vote for Republican candidates, and he has endorsed or campaigned for several Republican candidates.