Rep. Adam Schiff is blasting President Donald Trump for accusing Democrats of making up the story that Russia meddled in the November elections.
The California Democrat's war of words with Trump came after the president had tweeted:
But Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, shot back:
The Hill noted the exchange took place just hours before FBI Director James Comey was scheduled to appear before Schiff's committee and testify about Russia and the election.
The hearing was also expected to address Trump's claim that Obama wiretapped Trump Tower before the election.
Meanwhile, Schiff slammed Trump for his accusations against the former president.
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