Chicago – September 26, 2025
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts by a federal grand jury, marking a major escalation in President Donald Trump’s longstanding campaign to target his political opponents.
Comey faces charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice related to his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee nearly five years ago, specifically regarding the FBI’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
The indictment alleges Comey misled Congress by falsely stating he did not authorize anyone at the FBI to be an anonymous source for news reports related to classified information leaks.
The indictment follows President Trump’s public demand for Attorney General Pam Bondi to act swiftly against Comey and other political foes. Trump has repeatedly criticized Comey, who served as FBI Director from 2013 until being fired by Trump in 2017, blaming him for the appointment of a special counsel that investigated Trump’s 2016 campaign.
The case has heightened concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department, as Trump’s influence was seen in the removal of a federal prosecutor who had doubts about pursuing charges against Comey and the subsequent appointment of Trump’s former defense attorney to oversee the case.
This indictment is a significant development in the years-long conflict between Trump and Comey, who once likened the president to a mob boss. The escalation also occurred amid controversies such as Comey’s social media posts interpreted by some as threats against Trump, which further intensified the political tensions surrounding the investigation.
