The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: President Trump Gets His James Comey Indictment
Sep 27, 2025
Jared Halpern, Fox News Radio's political anchor and Washington correspondent, dives into the recent indictment of James Comey, charged with giving false statements and obstruction. He explores the intense history between Comey and President Trump, including Comey's dramatic firing in 2017. Halpern also discusses upcoming court procedures, the implications of venue choice, and the challenges ahead in proving the charges. Additionally, he sheds light on the political ramifications and claims of weaponization in this high-stakes legal battle.
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Comey Firing Upended Norms
- James Comey's firing in May 2017 was highly unusual because FBI directors usually serve ten-year, nonpolitical terms.
- That early removal helped trigger special counsels and a cascade of investigations that reshaped subsequent politicized legal battles.
Arraignment Will Set The Pace
- An arraignment on October 9 will reveal scheduling and could hint at the trial pace but federal cases often take many months or years.
- The federal court system's slow calendar means indictment does not predict a quick resolution.
Why Alexandria Is The Venue
- The case will be tried in the Eastern District of Virginia because the allegedly false testimony occurred remotely from Comey's home in 2020.
- Jurisdiction followed the location of the remote hearing, not D.C., explaining the Alexandria venue.