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Comey latest target of Trump's weaponized Justice Department

On Thursday, Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia federal court, charged with making false statements and obstruction after President Donald Trump's social media posts.
Amid claims of political motive, President Donald Trump repeatedly demanded prosecutions on Truth Social, pressing officials to target perceived enemies in his so-called 'retribution presidency.'
Unusually, the filing was signed solely by Lindsey Halligan, who assumed the US attorney role on Monday after Erik Siebert resigned September 19 under administration pressure.
Pam Bondi, Attorney General, said `No one is above the law` after Comey was charged, while Senator Adam Schiff called it a `blatant abuse` and President Donald Trump expects more indictments Friday.
The indictment marks a new frontier in DOJ politicization, as analysts say it reflects shattered norms from loyalist installations and energizes President Donald Trump's core supporters, raising rule of law and accountability concerns.

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Comey latest target of Trump's weaponized Justice Department

Donald Trump had long sought the prosecution of his former FBI director — now, his Justice Department has delivered. Retribution was at the core of Trump's 2024 campaign. He appears to be carrying it out in power.

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