The Daily Signal Victor Davis Hanson: James Comey Tried to Take Down Trump. Now, He’s Facing Justice.
Sep 29, 2025
James Comey faces legal fallout over his controversial tenure as FBI director, with Victor Davis Hanson dissecting the implications of his actions. The conversation highlights Comey’s misleading assurances to Trump about FBI investigations and his secretive memos, which he used as supposed insurance. Allegations of election interference through leaked information and the handling of high-profile cases like Hillary Clinton's are examined. Ultimately, Hanson critiques Comey's ethics and the broader impact on American political integrity.
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Moral And Legal Should Be Separated
- Victor Davis Hanson separates moral and legal judgments about James Comey and plans a two-part analysis.
- He frames Comey's actions as ethically distinct from possible courtroom outcomes.
Indictment Focuses On False Testimony
- Hanson summarizes the indictment: two counts involving alleged false testimony and obstruction to Congress.
- He highlights Andrew McCabe's admitted lies as related context for the probe.
Selective Enforcement And Special Treatment
- Hanson argues Comey overstepped by publicly clearing Hillary Clinton yet personally handling matters that belong to DOJ prosecutors.
- He sees Comey's selective actions as part of broader ethical failings at the FBI.