Comey Seeks Dismissal of Criminal Charges

Comey Seeks Dismissal of Criminal Charges
Above: Former FBI Director James Comey is interviewed in New York City on May 30, 2023. Image copyright: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

Comey's vindictive prosecution claim is pure hypocrisy from someone whose personal hatred of Donald Trump drove years of lawfare against the president. The disgraced former FBI director committed actual crimes by lying to Congress and obstructing proceedings, yet now he's desperately trying to escape justice by claiming victimhood.

Anti-Trump narrative

Trump's explicit social media orders to prosecute Comey, followed by installing his personal lawyer as prosecutor, create clear evidence of vindictive prosecution violating due process. The rushed indictment days before the statute of limitations expired showed this case stems from presidential animus, not legitimate law enforcement.

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