An organization representing current and former FBI agents on Tuesday said it received more than $140,000 in donations to the group's two charities, amid ongoing criticism directed at the agency by 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.

The FBI Agents Association tweeted on Tuesday that the charitable donations will go toward improving the lives of the children of deceased FBI agents.

"This month, more than 2,000 donors contributed over $140,000 to our two charitable funds. This money will send the children of deceased Agents to college and help FBI families in need," the association tweeted.

This month, more than 2,000 donors contributed over $140,000 to our two charitable funds. This money will send the children of deceased Agents to college and help FBI families in need. Learn more about how your support makes a difference. Video: https://t.co/sVa3y54Kn7 — FBI Agents Assoc. (@FBIAgentsAssoc) December 26, 2017

The announcement comes several days after Benjamin Wittes, a journalist and friend of former FBI Director James Comey James Brien ComeySteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Judge will not dismiss McCabe's case against DOJ Democrats fear Russia interference could spoil bid to retake Senate MORE, tweeted that he donated $1,000 to the organization in retaliation for Trump's Twitter attacks on FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe.

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"The President is impugning the integrity of the FBI by attacking two honorable public servants: Jim Baker and Andy McCabe. I just donated $1,000 to the @FBIAgentsAssoc in their names. I urge others to give as well and tweet that you did so to #thanksFBI," Wittes tweeted Saturday.

He was quickly joined by other critics of the president, including MSNBC "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough.

"Following @benjaminwittes’ great advice, I just donated to the @FBIAgentsAssoc fund to aid families of agents facing unforeseen tragedies in the line of work," the former Florida Republican lawmaker tweeted.

Following @benjaminwittes’ great advice, I just donated to the @FBIAgentsAssoc fund to aid families of agents facing unforeseen tragedies in the line of work. pic.twitter.com/DT4IUirfra — Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) December 23, 2017

Trump attacked McCabe in a series of messages on Saturday over news the deputy director is potentially retiring in March.

"How can FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, the man in charge, along with leakin’ James Comey, of the Phony Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonFox News poll: Biden ahead of Trump in Nevada, Pennsylvania and Ohio Trump, Biden court Black business owners in final election sprint The power of incumbency: How Trump is using the Oval Office to win reelection MORE investigation (including her 33,000 illegally deleted emails) be given $700,000 for wife’s campaign by Clinton Puppets during investigation?" Trump tweeted.

"FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is racing the clock to retire with full benefits. 90 days to go?!!!" he said in another tweet.