Comey is indicted on 2 charges

Justice Department under Bondi is being weaponized in pursuit of investigations and now prosecutions of public figures the president regards as his enemies.

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ATTY. GEN. Pam Bondi was pushed by President Trump to bring charges against the former FBI chief.

(ALEX BRANDON Associated Press)

It was filed as the White House has taken steps to exert influence in unprecedented ways on the operations of the Justice Department, blurring the line between law and politics for an agency where independence in prosecutorial decision-making is a foundational principle.

Comey was fired months into Trump’s first administration and since then has remained a top target for Trump supporters seeking retaliation related to the Russia investigation. He was singled out by name in a Saturday social media post inwhich Trump appeared to appeal directly to Bondi to bring charges against Comey and complained that Justice Department investigations into his foes had not resulted in charges.

“We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility,” Trump wrote, referencing the fact that he himself had been indicted and impeached multiple times. “JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!”

The office that filed the case against Comey, the Eastern District of Virginia, was thrown into turmoil last week following the resignation of chief prosecutor Erik Siebert, who had not charged Comey and had faced pressure to bring charges against New York Atty. Gen. Letitia James ina mortgage fraud investigation.