James Comey Indicted on Lying to Congress Charges Amid Political Backlash

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, a move widely perceived as politically motivated under President Donald Trump's administration. Despite Comey's Republican background and previous service under Republican President George W. Bush, this indictment follows Trump’s push for prosecution, which critics including former White House lawyer Ty Cobb and Democratic lawmakers describe as a vindictive abuse of power aimed at silencing political opponents. The Justice Department replaced a US attorney who found no grounds to indict Comey with a Trump loyalist, leading to the indictment, raising concerns about the independence of the DOJ. Legal analysts and former prosecutors warn this could mark a dangerous erosion of the rule of law, while media reactions reveal deep divisions, with some calling for DOJ officials to resist political pressure. The situation highlights ongoing tensions around the politicization of the justice system and the broader implications for American democratic norms under Trump’s presidency.