Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Thursday accused former FBI Director James Comey on Newsmax of being a central figure in the “deep state” effort to undermine President Donald Trump, citing Comey’s actions during Trump’s first term and a recent social media post.

On “Greg Kelly Reports,” Cruz criticized Comey’s conduct during his tenure and in recent events.

“James Comey was a bad head of the FBI,” Cruz said. “He wanted to be J. Edgar Hoover. When Donald Trump came in, he waged war against President Trump from the very first day.”

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