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Comey's Indictment Sparks Controversy Among Trump Allies

9/27/2025

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Story summary

The Department of Justice's indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is criticized as weak.
Trump and allies view the indictment as a bid to control the Justice Department.
The indictment follows Trump's dismissal of the U.S. attorney who doubted the evidence.
Trump's punitive moves have not resonated within MAGA circles.
The article reflects a left-leaning perspective on the indictment.

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Story summary

The Department of Justice's indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is criticized as weak.
Trump and allies view the indictment as a bid to control the Justice Department.
The indictment follows Trump's dismissal of the U.S. attorney who doubted the evidence.
Trump's punitive moves have not resonated within MAGA circles.
The article reflects a left-leaning perspective on the indictment.