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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Federal Charges

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Federal Charges

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Federal Charges
Above: James Comey at the Barnes & Noble Upper West Side on May 19, 2025, in New York City. Image copyright: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

The Spin

Justice finally arrives as Comey faces federal charges for obstructing Congress and lying under oath about authorizing FBI leaks. The corrupt former director weaponized law enforcement during the disgraceful Russiagate hoax that damaged institutions and eroded public trust. No one is above the law.

This is a vindictive prosecution and the complete collapse of the Justice Department's independence from White House interference. The timing after Trump's social media demands makes this pure retaliation that goes beyond Nixon's enemies list. The firewall protecting prosecutorial independence is gone.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 35% chance that the Department of Justice will announce an investigation or prosecution of a Democrat who served as president, vice president, congressional leader, whip, or impeachment manager before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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