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Trump's Indictment of Comey Sparks Outcry Over Authoritarianism

10/2/2025

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Donald Trump’s push to indict James Comey signals growing authoritarianism and politically motivated prosecution.
Legal experts say Comey could argue selective or vindictive prosecution, citing Trump's public calls.
Trump has indicated possible prosecutions of political opponents, including Letitia James and Adam Schiff.
Civil liberties groups condemned the indictment; the ACLU called it an abuse of presidential power.

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Story summary

Donald Trump’s push to indict James Comey signals growing authoritarianism and politically motivated prosecution.
Legal experts say Comey could argue selective or vindictive prosecution, citing Trump's public calls.
Trump has indicated possible prosecutions of political opponents, including Letitia James and Adam Schiff.
Civil liberties groups condemned the indictment; the ACLU called it an abuse of presidential power.