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Comey's Legal Team Claims Trump-Driven Prosecution Motive

11/20/2025

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James Comey’s legal team argues that his prosecution is politically motivated by U.S. President Donald Trump.
They plan to show Trump pressured officials to charge Comey after his 2017 firing, including replacing the United States attorney who declined to indict.
The case is set for a hearing in Alexandria, Virginia, where Comey seeks dismissal of the charges.

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James Comey’s legal team argues that his prosecution is politically motivated by U.S. President Donald Trump.
They plan to show Trump pressured officials to charge Comey after his 2017 firing, including replacing the United States attorney who declined to indict.
The case is set for a hearing in Alexandria, Virginia, where Comey seeks dismissal of the charges.