Trump Celebrates indictment of James Comey, Former FBI Director Who Led Russia inquiry
WASHINGTON D.C. – September 25, 2025 – Former President Donald trump publicly celebrated the indictment of James Comey, the former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations, who oversaw the investigation into potential links between Trump’s 2026 presidential campaign and Russia. Trump hailed the charges as “Justice in the United States!” in a post on his Truth Social account, describing Comey as “one of the worst human beings that this country has seen” and accusing him of “various illegal acts.”
A federal court in Washington D.C. formally charged Comey following a grand jury presentation. While the specific charges haven’t been publicly revealed, sources within the Department of Justice confirmed to U.S. media that Comey faces charges of false declaration and obstruction of justice.
The indictment stems from allegations that Comey abused his position through actions and statements made on social media and in public. Supporters of the former FBI director contend the charges are politically motivated.
Comey is the frist former government official to be indicted in connection with investigations into Russian interference in U.S. elections.Trump has consistently characterized these investigations as a “witch hunt.”
The indictment has drawn sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who have labeled it a “failure of the judicial system” and expressed concern that Trump is targeting perceived political opponents.
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut, reacting to the news on X (formerly Twitter), stated, “We aren’t on a slippery slope to a constitutional crisis. We are IN the crisis. Time for leaders – political leaders, business leaders, civic leaders – to pick a side: democracy or autocracy?”
The case unfolds against a backdrop of heightened political tension and ongoing scrutiny of the investigations surrounding the 2026 election, a period marked by allegations of foreign interference and questions about the integrity of the electoral process. The outcome of this case is highly likely to have significant implications for the future of U.S. political discourse and the balance of power between the executive branch and law enforcement agencies.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">We aren't on a slippery slope to a constitutional crisis. We are IN the crisis. Time for leaders - political leaders, business leaders, civic leaders - to pick a side: democracy or autocracy? <a href="https://t.co/c93GIlxbjE">https://t.co/c93GIlxbjE</a>- Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMurphyCT/status/1971354746742268108?ref_data-artsrc=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2025</a></p></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>