Rep. Jim Himes James (Jim) Andres HimesMany Democrats want John Bolton's testimony, but Pelosi stays mum SEC's Clayton demurs on firing of Manhattan US attorney he would replace Democrats face tough questions with Bolton MORE (D-Conn.) on Saturday defended FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe against an attack from President Trump Donald John TrumpSteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Trump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance MORE, saying being targeted by the president will soon be a badge of honor.

"Like being on Nixon’s enemies list, being targeted by this wholly unfit President will soon be a badge of honor," Himes tweeted.

Like being on Nixon’s enemies list, being targeted by this wholly unfit President will soon be a badge of honor. https://t.co/PwuNlCgdZt — Jim Himes (@jahimes) December 23, 2017

Himes called McCabe a "good" man in a separate tweet, saying he has never used his office to act politically while accusing Trump of "shaming the Oval Office."

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"Andrew McCabe is a good and decent man who devoted his career to keeping Americans safe. He in no way acted politically. You are shaming the Oval Office," he said.

Andrew McCabe is a good and decent man who devoted his career to keeping Americans safe. He in no way acted politically. You are shaming the Oval Office. https://t.co/2isfPYmxqP — Jim Himes (@jahimes) December 23, 2017

Himes's comments came shortly after Trump took to Twitter to attack McCabe after reports that the deputy director would step down from his FBI post in March, when he is eligible for full pension benefits.

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is racing the clock to retire with full benefits. 90 days to go?!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 23, 2017

The president interviewed McCabe to be FBI director in May after he fired James Comey from the position. Trump ultimately tapped Christopher Wray to lead the bureau.

McCabe has been at the center of Republican attacks over the past year for his handling of the federal probes into Hillary Clinton's email server and Russia's election meddling.

His wife ran for Virginia state Senate in 2015 and got thousands of dollars in campaign donations from a political action committee spearheaded by Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D), who is closely tied to the Clintons.