BREAKING: James Comey indicted on obstruction, perjury charges

FBI director Kash Patel posted to X on Thursday: "Today, your FBI took another step in its promise of full accountability. For far too long, previous corrupt leadership and their enablers weaponized federal law enforcement, damaging once proud institutions and severely eroding public trust.

“The charges as alleged in this case represent a breach of the public trust at an extraordinary level,” said interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan of the Eastern District of Virginia in a statement to CNBC. “The balance of power is a bedrock principal of our democracy, and it relies upon accountability and a forthright presentation of facts from executive leadership to congressional oversight,” Halligan continued. “Any intent to avoid, evade, prevent, or obstruct compliance is a violation of professional responsibility and, most importantly, the law.”

"Every day, we continue the fight to earn that trust back, and under my leadership, this FBI will confront the problem head-on. Nowhere was this politicization of law enforcement more blatant than during the Russiagate hoax, a disgraceful chapter in history we continue to investigate and expose. Everyone, especially those in positions of power, will be held to account - no matter their perch."

Attorney General Pam Bondi posted to 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. We will follow the facts in this case."

Trump has repeatedly called Comey “guilty as hell” in posts on social media, accusing him of lying to Congress and obstructing investigations. He has also suggested that other former officials—including Rep. Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and former CIA Director John Brennan—should face criminal charges tied to the Russiagate probe.

In a video posted after the indictment, Comey said: "My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump, but we couldn't imagine ourselves living any other way. We will not live on our knees and you shouldn't either. Somebody that I love dearly recently said that fear is the tool of a tyrant and she's right, but I'm not afraid.

And I hope you're not either. I hope instead you are engaged. You are paying attention and you will vote like your beloved country depends upon it, which it does.

"My heart is broken for the Department of Justice, but I have great confidence in the federal judicial system and I'm innocent, so let's have a trial and keep the faith."

Comey Indictment by robertowcruz

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