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Acting AG Defends Comey Indictment Amid Vindictiveness Claims

5/4/2026

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said indictment of former FBI director James Comey rests on eleven months of evidence.
Dave Aronberg said Blanche admitted using the same numbers were not prosecuted, suggesting vindictive prosecution.
Aronberg linked Blanche’s appointment to the firing of Pam Bondi for not convicting opponents of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Blanche claimed intent must be proven with witnesses and documents but did not disclose investigation’s evidence.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said indictment of former FBI director James Comey rests on eleven months of evidence.
Dave Aronberg said Blanche admitted using the same numbers were not prosecuted, suggesting vindictive prosecution.
Aronberg linked Blanche’s appointment to the firing of Pam Bondi for not convicting opponents of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Blanche claimed intent must be proven with witnesses and documents but did not disclose investigation’s evidence.