what did james comey do to trump

James Comey, the former FBI director, was indicted recently on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice related to his 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. This indictment is a significant development in President Donald Trump's ongoing campaign to prosecute his political adversaries, as Trump has publicly demanded action against Comey and others. The charges allege that Comey misled Congress, particularly about whether he authorized the leak of classified information to the media. Comey denies the charges and maintains his innocence, calling for a trial. This situation follows Trump’s long-standing criticism and eventual firing of Comey in 2017, primarily over Comey's handling of the Russia investigation and allegations that Trump's campaign colluded with Russia, which Comey and subsequent investigations did not substantiate. The current indictment reflects a broader pattern of Trump targeting critics and former officials who scrutinized him during his presidency.