The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Trump DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey
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Sep 26, 2025 
Andrew Weissmann, a former federal prosecutor and MSNBC legal analyst, shares his insights on the historic indictment of James Comey by the Trump DOJ. He discusses the unique legal implications and critiques the politicization of the process. The conversation highlights Comey's bold challenge for a trial, Trump's deleted social media influence on the jury, and the unusual legal landscape surrounding the case. Weissmann also addresses prosecutorial strategies and the potential impact of public statements on the trial's outcome.
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Indictment Relies On One Testimony Line
- The indictment is extremely thin, relying on a single Senate testimony line reused for two counts.
- Lawrence O'Donnell argues this charging approach is unprecedented and legally weak.
Comey's Video Response
- James Comey released a video denying wrongdoing and calling for a trial.
- He invoked family, faith in the judiciary, and the line "fear is the tool of a tyrant."
Family Context And Political Firings
- Lawrence O'Donnell connects Comey's reference to family with his daughter Maureen Comey's firing.
- He highlights the political context and her quote about fear being a tyrant's tool.