AP Donald Trump and former FBI director James Comey. READ MORE:* 'Don't mess with me': US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lashes out when asked if she hates Donald Trump* Trump lashes out at officials involved in Russia probe* Donald Trump's Hillary Clinton tweets cut against James Comey firing explanation* FBI in turmoil over James Comey firingAt first, the attack is stunning and rocks your world. In this stage, US President Donald Trump seems diminished, much as he has diminished the presidency itself. EVAN VUCCI/AP Donald Trump fired James Comey in May 2017, setting off a scramble at the Justice Department that led to the appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel overseeing the Russia investigation. "ANDREW HARNIK/AP In this June 8, 2017 photo, former FBI director James Comey speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington.

Source: Stuff December 30, 2019 19:30 UTC