President Trump responded Wednesday to reports that former CIA director John Brennan and former FBI director James Comey are being investigated over allegations that they made false statements to Congress during the Russia probe.

The Justice Department confirmed an inquiry into two frequent Trump targets as it faces scrutiny over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

"Well, I know nothing about it other than what I read today, but I will tell you I think they're very dishonest people," Trump said. "I think they're crooked as hell. And maybe they have to pay a price for that.