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Pelosi Slams Comey Charges, Calls Trump's Lies 'Cute'

10/9/2025

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In CNN's Inside Politics interview with Dana Bash, Rep. Nancy Pelosi criticized DOJ's charges against James Comey.
Comey pleaded not guilty to lying to Congress and obstruction.
Pelosi called Trump's actions 'cute' and noted his pattern of lying.
She cited tearing up Trump's 2020 State of the Union, drawing Republican condemnation.
Trump said Pelosi's action was illegal and disrespectful.

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In CNN's Inside Politics interview with Dana Bash, Rep. Nancy Pelosi criticized DOJ's charges against James Comey.
Comey pleaded not guilty to lying to Congress and obstruction.
Pelosi called Trump's actions 'cute' and noted his pattern of lying.
She cited tearing up Trump's 2020 State of the Union, drawing Republican condemnation.
Trump said Pelosi's action was illegal and disrespectful.