Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted for Allegedly Lying to Congress in 2020 Testimony

President Donald Trump has vocally condemned former FBI Director James Comey, who was indicted for making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding related to his 2020 testimony on the 2016 election investigation. Trump accused Comey of lying without any margin for error and called him a "Dirty Cop," while celebrating the indictment and demanding swift justice. Despite previously urging prosecutors to charge Comey and pressuring officials, Trump later distanced himself from the indictment process, stating he does not make the determination and praising the professionalism of the attorneys involved. The Justice Department is reportedly close to filing charges before the statute of limitations expires, amid controversy over evidence sufficiency and changes in prosecutorial leadership, including the replacement of a U.S. Attorney who resisted pursuing charges against Comey. Comey denies the allegations and maintains his innocence. The situation reflects ongoing political tensions and legal battles between Trump and Comey, dating back to Trump's first administration and the FBI's investigation into Russian election interference.