Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with making false statements to a Senate committee in 2020. President Donald Trump has expressed approval of this legal action against Comey, with whom he once had a friendly relationship. The relationship between Trump and Comey later deteriorated significantly.
Key Facts
- James Comey was the FBI Director from 2013 to 2017.
- Comey is accused of making false statements to a Senate committee in 2020.
- He maintains his innocence regarding the charges.
- President Donald Trump has openly supported the charges against Comey.
- Trump and Comey initially had a positive relationship.
- Over time, their relationship became strained and unfriendly.
