James Comey has been indicted on charges linked to the 2016 Russia investigation, a move Trump’s critics call politically driven but Attorney General Bondi defends as accountability.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of false statements and obstruction of justice, marking an extraordinary turn in President Donald Trump’s campaign to prosecute political adversaries.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the indictment Thursday, declaring on X: “No one is above the law. Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people.”
The case stems from Comey’s testimony on the FBI’s 2016 investigation into Russian interference in the presidential election. While Bondi has expressed concerns about its strength, she said it was possible to pursue charges.
At the White House, Trump distanced himself, saying, “They’re going to make a determination. I’m not making that determination. I think I’d be allowed to get involved if I want, but I don’t really choose to do so.” Still, he labeled Comey “a bad person.”
