# Comey Says He Is ‘Still Innocent’ as Trump Calls Him a ‘Dirty Cop’

Former FBI Director James Comey insisted he remains innocent after President Donald Trump called him a “dirty cop” during a live US politics news cycle. The exchange underscores the ongoing legal and political conflict between Comey and Trump. It matters because it keeps their feud central to US political scrutiny and partisan debate.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/oct/27/comey-trump-rubio-texas-vance-israel-midterms-politics-latest-news-updates) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:35:46 GMT