• The FBI has launched probes into ex-FBI director James Comey and ex-CIA director John Brennan.
• Allegations focus on possible false statements regarding Russian interference in the 2016 elections.
• President Trump has publicly criticized both officials, suggesting they may "pay a price."
• Current CIA Director John Ratcliffe's report cited manipulation of intelligence by Brennan and Comey.
• Brennan claims the investigation is politically motivated and has received no official communication.

The FBI has reportedly initiated criminal investigations into former FBI director James Comey and former CIA director John Brennan, as alleged wrongdoing comes to light concerning Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections. This inquiry follows a review by the CIA, which identified flaws in an intelligence assessment suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to assist Trump's election campaign, although the conclusion remained uncontested, according to SCMP and AA.

President Trump voiced his opinion on the investigation, labeling Comey and Brennan as "crooked" and suggesting they might need to "pay a price" for their actions. This aligns with reports indicating that Trump was informed of the FBI's ongoing probe into potential false statements they made to Congress regarding the election interference, which he has consistently characterized as a "hoax," reports TRT and AA.

Furthermore, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has previously stated that Comey and Brennan "manipulated intelligence," leading to claims that their actions were intended to undermine Trump's presidency. This narrative was reinforced by Trump's accusations that both officials silenced career professionals to alter the perception of election integrity, as highlighted by TRT and SCMP.

In response to the allegations, Brennan has dismissed the investigation as politically motivated. He emphasized his ignorance of the probe's details and underscored that he has not been contacted by any federal agency regarding the accusations, parallel to statements from Trump regarding how he feels targeted by investigations throughout his presidency, according to TRT and AA.