All In with Chris Hayes Former FBI director James Comey indicted after Trump push
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Sep 26, 2025 
Nicolle Wallace, a savvy political commentator and host of Deadline, joins Anna Bauer, a senior editor at Lawfare, to dissect the dramatic indictment of James Comey. They delve into the implications of politicization in the justice system, analyzing the public's reaction and Comey’s own statement. Bauer offers insight into the complexities of the legal charges, potential defenses, and the prosecution's ethical dilemmas. Together, they explore the broader consequences for democracy and how lawmakers and citizens might respond to perceived political trials.
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Timing And Charges Matter
- The indictment of James Comey was announced by the DOJ and charges relate to his September 30, 2020 testimony to Congress.
- The timing is notable because the five-year statute of limitations expires on September 30, 2025, next Tuesday.
Weaponization Pattern
- Multiple top Trump-aligned officials publicly framed the indictment as accountability for abuse of power.
- Chris Hayes argues the real pattern is weaponizing law enforcement to punish political opponents.
Resignation Before Indictment
- Eric Siebert, the prior U.S. attorney in EDVA, opposed charging Comey and was pushed out days before the indictment.
- He was replaced by Lindsey Halligan, a Florida insurance attorney with no prosecutorial experience who was sworn in Monday and brought the indictment.
