Donald Trump brands his opponent James Comey a “dirty cop.” At an imposing six feet, eight inches (two meters), Comey would likely call himself the ultimate tough cop.

Abruptly fired from his post as FBI chief by Trump in 2017, Comey went into opposition, winning widespread praise for his independence — and engaging in a years-long feud that has now seen the 64-year-old indicted.

Thursday’s charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice thrust Comey to the forefront of a broader and growing battle over Trump’s unprecedented efforts during his second term to amass power and to punish perceived enemies.

But the feud is rooted all the way back in the opening days of Trump’s first presidency and shock 2016 election win against Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Comey was four years t

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