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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury, marking a dramatic turn in Donald Trump’s pursuit of political foes. This indictment makes Comey the first high-ranking official to face charges related to the 2016 investigation into possible collusion between Trump’s campaign and Russia. The charges include false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, as confirmed by the Justice Department.

 

Attorney General Pam Bondi declared, "No one is above the law," emphasising the department's dedication to accountability. The indictment follows reported concerns within the Justice Department, with Bondi and lawyers from the Eastern District of Virginia expressing doubts about proceeding. Sources suggest these hesitations stemmed from internal pressure, as Trump insists on legal action against his adversaries.

 

Trump, speaking at the White House, distanced himself from direct involvement but remarked that Comey is a "bad person." The President and Bondi's earlier dining at the White House Rose Garden added intrigue to their discussions. Meanwhile, Trump’s former lawyer, Lindsey Halligan, now a prosecutor, has been involved in deliberations over the charges against Comey, despite her reservations.

 

Publicly, Trump has voiced frustrations over the legal pursuits he faced post-presidency, calling for swift action. He made accusations against his political foes, stating, "If they are not guilty...", that's fine. If they are, they should be charged, and we have to do it now." There’s a split in sentiment within the White House and Justice Department, as some officials question the case's strength against Comey, while others support pursuing charges in light of the actions taken against Trump.

 

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and trade adviser Peter Navarro have voiced strong opinions against Comey. Navarro, who faced legal trouble himself, believes Comey should be among many held accountable. Their remarks highlight the ongoing tensions and calls for justice amongst Trump’s allies.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted over the 2016 Russia investigation.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi cites a commitment to holding powerful figures accountable.
• Trump's allies express strong opinions, while internal doubts exist regarding the case.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-09-26

 

 

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He won't be convicted; in fact I predict the case will be thrown out.

Nice. 

Lawfare backfired. Comey must’ve known that this would happen when he lied, unless of course he foolishly truly believed that the criminal subversions of the left were going to get their way.

8 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

He won't be convicted; in fact I predict the case will be thrown out.

I like how he’s saying I’m innocent let’s have a trial!!discovery will be fun ehh?and on the bright side for the trump supporters there’s less talk about trump’s decades long friendship with the most prolific pedo in American history……so there’s that.unfortunately there’s also the making America look like a banana republic.

29 minutes ago, Tug said:

I like how he’s saying I’m innocent let’s have a trial!!discovery will be fun ehh?and on the bright side for the trump supporters there’s less talk about trump’s decades long friendship with the most prolific pedo in American history……so there’s that.unfortunately there’s also the making America look like a banana republic.

Bananamerica!

 

Of course it doesn't chant as well during things like the Olympics.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Pam Bondi declared, "No one is above the law,"

If that's really true, then there is  no need for officials repeating this again and again 

IMO it will not only be thrown out, but I think 47 is picking on a scab -- at his own peril.

The whole russiarussiarussia thing that DT likes to bring up can be brought into the spotlight for a once-over and then, uh-oh.

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/05/10/james-comey-firing-trump-lavrov-putin-215124/

 

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Or at least an appearance-laden first step toward the renewed relations and potential grand bargain with Putin that Trump has never disavowed even as the politics of doing a deal with Russia have gotten dicier amid the political furor here in Washington over the Russiagate investigation of team Trump that Comey was overseeing. 

 

So US Justice is investigating Russian espionage and POTUS is discussing it with the Russians?  Where are the fervent patriots on this?

And there is a lot more

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39931012

 

 

 

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Flimsy case made against Comey. Clearly rush to placate Trump from a 5 days appointed inexperience prosecutor.  Trump's posts will come back to haunt him as it clearly demonstrate selective and vindictive prosecution and the indictment may not find its way to a trial. Then Comey can sue the DOJ for false indictment for malicious prosecution. Lots of malicious intent from Trump and DOJ can be cited as probable cause. 

 

I wonder if at any point in the future the US Justice system will get around to prosecuting without fear or favour, irrespective of political colour and how rich or powerful they are.

 

Maybe I should start smoking weed...

3 hours ago, novacova said:

Lawfare backfired. Comey must’ve known that this would happen when he lied, unless of course he foolishly truly believed that the criminal subversions of the left were going to get their way.

You’re accusing Comey of lying?
Then own your words.

What exactly was the lie — his words, the date, and how you know they were false?
As Hitchens put it: What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.

Or are you just another MAGA echo without any receipts?

If Comey did not bend the rules like he did Trump would have lost.

Comey: I was sure Clinton would win election when I reopened email inquiry

 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/apr/13/james-comey-book-hillary-clinton-email-investigation

 

Perfect times we live in once a maga, careful till your not

can't make this up.

This is what happens when  you hound a man for years with bogus lawsuits in the courts.

 

Now he fights back.

 

Payback time.

A grand jury indictment sounds ominous but in the end getting a guilty in court is another matter.  The two charges look weak. Even wtih a conviction on one or both what is he facing? Probation?  If this the best the DOJ can find on Comey then it probably was not worth the time. 

7 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

This is what happens when  you hound a man for years with bogus lawsuits in the courts.

 

Now he fights back.

 

Payback time.

Using the justice system for "payback"?  I realize Trump has been targeted many times but these charges aganst Comey seem weak.  

9 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

A grand jury indictment sounds ominous but in the end getting a guilty in court is another matter.  The two charges look weak. Even wtih a conviction on one or both what is he facing? Probation?  If this the best the DOJ can find on Comey then it probably was not worth the time. 

Yes not worth the time. The grand jury didn't even get an unanimous decision to indict. An ordinary jury would have dismissed the case without 100% decision. There were dissents and 1 of the 3 indictment was ruled out which is abnormal. This is Trump's handy works in his fantasy authoritarianism world and the fundamental globally acknowledged USA law and order country will be tested. 

Just now, Eric Loh said:

Yes not worth the time. The grand jury didn't even get an unanimous decision to indict. An ordinary jury would have dismissed the case without 100% decision. There were dissents and 1 of the 3 indictment was ruled out which is abnormal. This is Trump's handy works in his fantasy authoritarianism world and the fundamental globally acknowledged USA law and order country will be tested. 

Comey can hire a cheap lawyer because this case is weak.   Getting the charges dismissed, a hung jury or even a not guilty will not be difficult.  Why even go after Comey with this kind of case? I can see Comey's future lawyer saying "these charges are based upon pressure from the executive branch".   The legal concept of "reasonable doubt" does not have to proven.  A defense lawyer only needs to have 1 juror buy into it. 

2 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

If that's really true, then there is  no need for officials repeating this again and again 

If no one is above the law, then release the unredacted Epstein files. This, the silly Tylenol charade, and His daily blatherings are all helpful in deflecting from the Epstein files. 

This is nothing more than a dictator-ish standard 'go after your political enemies' maneuver.   Oddly though, he seems to discount the fact that Comey helped him beat Shillary with Comey's 'private email server' scheme. The Emperor doth lack steady reciprocal loyalty. 

2 hours ago, sqwakvfr said:

Using the justice system for "payback"?  I realize Trump has been targeted many times but these charges aganst Comey seem weak.  

 

Yes, they do seem weak. I suspect that's because they could only get evidence on these two charges. 

 

Comey testified under oath that he did not authorise a leak of information to the media. However, now that Trump controls the FBI it would appear they've found evidence that Comey did in fact authorize such a leak to the press.

 

It doesn't look like much, but he could get 5 years maximum.

6 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

He won't be convicted; in fact I predict the case will be thrown out.

Why?

6 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

He won't be convicted; in fact I predict the case will be thrown out.

We don't have the crooks in place that we had from Obama on until Trump's 2nd term.

Just revenge by a childish thin skinned bully.

1 hour ago, Cameroni said:

 

Yes, they do seem weak. I suspect that's because they could only get evidence on these two charges. 

 

Comey testified under oath that he did not authorise a leak of information to the media. However, now that Trump controls the FBI it would appear they've found evidence that Comey did in fact authorize such a leak to the press.

 

It doesn't look like much, but he could get 5 years maximum.

Max punishmen but many factors are taken before a final sentence. 5 years not likely for someone who does not have  criminal record. 

9 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

Max punishmen but many factors are taken before a final sentence. 5 years not likely for someone who does not have  criminal record. 

 

Quite so, very unlikely, but he probably wouldn't want a criminal record.

2 hours ago, Cameroni said:

 

However, now that Trump controls the FBI it would appear they've found evidence that Comey did in fact authorize such a leak to the press.

Now that there are no 'checks and balances' because a convicted felon is in control of the judicial branch, America can experience unadulterated political revenge.  Evidence is no longer required.

Just now, Galong said:

Now that there are no 'checks and balances' because a convicted felon is in control of the judicial branch, America can experience unadulterated political revenge.  Evidence is no longer required.

 

Yah, yah, yah.

 

Change the record.

18 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

Change the record.

Yes, the record may sound repetitive, but if the voting system still functions by next November, we’ll hopefully change it. The chorus will be joined by farmers gutted by disastrous trade wars, business owners strangled by tariffs, Republicans exhausted by the ongoing circus, and many others who see the nation sliding toward decline. Perhaps not total collapse, but certainly a diminishment: our global standing has become a punchline, thanks to one man and his entourage of spineless enablers.
 

If you’re satisfied with this, it suggests your loyalty lies more with party identity than with the country’s future.

3 minutes ago, Galong said:

Yes, the record may sound repetitive, but if the voting system still functions by next November, we’ll hopefully change it. The chorus will be joined by farmers gutted by disastrous trade wars, business owners strangled by tariffs, Republicans exhausted by the ongoing circus, and many others who see the nation sliding toward decline. Perhaps not total collapse, but certainly a diminishment: our global standing has become a punchline, thanks to one man and his entourage of spineless enablers.
 

If you’re satisfied with this, it suggests your loyalty lies more with party identity than with the country’s future.

 

Nobody is under any illusion that the Republicans will be in power forever.

 

However, the trade realignments will reap fruits years down the line. It's too early to judge those changes.

 

In terms of global standing of the US, it is substantially higher now that Trump is running things, gobal trade has been substantially changed in America's favour. Vassal nations are lining up to negotiate and buy US products.

 

A word from Trump was enough to end the Thailand Cambodia war.

 

Trump has raised America's standing in the world.