The Journal.

Trump's Case Against James Comey

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Sep 29, 2025
Sadie Gurman, a Wall Street Journal reporter specializing in the Justice Department, joins to discuss the recent indictment of former FBI director James Comey. She explores Trump's ongoing campaign to target perceived enemies, including other potential prosecutorial targets. Gurman sheds light on the implications for the Justice Department's integrity and the break from traditional norms under Trump, suggesting that further politically motivated indictments could follow. The conversation reveals the interplay between loyalty, pressure, and the future of justice.
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INSIGHT

New DOJ Loyalty Shift

  • The second Trump administration has moved to replace DOJ officials and install loyalists quickly.
  • That shift makes it likelier the department will pursue prosecutions favored by the president.
ANECDOTE

A Decade-Long Feud

  • Trump's feud with James Comey dates back to 2016 over the Clinton email decision and the Russia probe.
  • That conflict culminated in Comey's firing and triggered Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
ANECDOTE

The Seashells Post

  • Comey posted seashells spelling '8647' earlier in the year and deleted it after conservatives viewed it as a threat.
  • The post faded but didn't end Trump's push to prosecute Comey.
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