BBC James Comey delivered a personal assessment of Donald Trump's character in an interview with BBC Newsnight. He said the President has a "corrosive" and "staining" effect on those around him. Comey concluded: "I don't dislike him, I actually feel sorry for him as a person." It is latest of many verbal blows the US President and former FBI Director have launched at each other. James Comey has said that he doesn't dislike Donald Trump, but pities him instead. "I don't dislike him, I actually feel sorry for him as a person," Comey said of his ex-boss in an interview with the BBC which aired on Thursday:See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump tried to cut a secret deal with Planned Parenthood — here's what happenedSee Also:Here are the biggest revelations from Comey's memosComey says US presidents — including Trump — are too busy to 'screw up' their relationship with Australia'Isn't that a little cute?': CNN's Jake Tapper grills James Comey in a tough interview on his new book