Washington (CNN) Former FBI Director James Comey pushed back on President Donald Trump's spying claims on Wednesday, warning that attacking the FBI "will do lasting damage to our country." The FBI's use of Confidential Human Sources (the actual term) is tightly regulated and essential to protecting the country. Attacks on the FBI and lying about its work will do lasting damage to our country. — James Comey (@Comey) May 23, 2018In a second tweet on Wednesday, Comey called on the American public to "seek truth." — James Comey (@Comey) May 23, 2018The comments from Comey, who was abruptly fired by the President last year, come after Trump questioned whether the FBI placed "spies" in his campaign.

Source: CNN May 23, 2018 15:21 UTC