Trump Celebrates Comey Indictment, Teases Wave of Prosecutions: Live Updates from Washington
In a bombshell development shaking Washington to its core, the Comey indictment has ignited fierce debates over Trump retribution and political prosecutions. As President Donald Trump cheers the federal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, whispers of DOJ weaponization and FBI leaks swirl amid this high-stakes saga, drawing millions of eyes to the unfolding drama on September 26, 2025.
President Trump wasted no time celebrating the news. “JUSTICE IN AMERICA!” he posted on Truth Social moments after the indictment dropped. The charges—making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding—stem from Comey’s 2020 Senate testimony where he allegedly denied authorizing FBI leaks about the Hillary Clinton probe.
This isn’t just a legal footnote; it’s a seismic shift in U.S. politics. Trump’s push signals a broader crackdown, with insiders buzzing about potential targets like former officials tied to the Russia investigation.
Background: A Decade of Trump-Comey Clashes
James Comey and Donald Trump have clashed since day one. Trump fired Comey in 2017, branding him disloyal over the Russia probe into his 2016 campaign. Comey later testified that Trump demanded loyalty, fueling Mueller’s special counsel investigation.
Fast-forward to 2020: Comey faced the Senate Judiciary Committee, insisting he never greenlit anonymous leaks to media outlets. Prosecutors now claim that’s a lie, pointing to evidence he okayed an FBI source to dish dirt on the Clinton email saga—code-named “Person 1” in court docs.
Career DOJ lawyers balked at the case, citing thin evidence. But Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan, freshly installed as U.S. Attorney for Virginia’s Eastern District, overruled them. The grand jury indicted Comey anyway, just days after Trump’s public demand: “Move now!”
Live Updates: Key Developments as They Unfold
Trump’s Fiery Response and Tease of More Charges
Speaking to reporters en route to the Ryder Cup golf event, Trump doubled down. “It’s about justice, not revenge,” he insisted, slamming Comey as a “dirty cop” and “destroyer of lives.” But he couldn’t resist the hint: “There will be others.”
Sources whisper the next wave could hit George Soros-funded groups or ex-Deputy AG Sally Yates. Trump’s posts rail against “deep state” holdovers, framing indictments as payback for his own 91 felony counts—now dismissed.
Comey’s Defiant Stand
Comey fired back via Instagram video: “I deny these charges in their entirety. Let’s have a trial.” His legal team, led by ex-U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, vows a courtroom fight. Comey faces up to five years if convicted, but allies call the case a “political hit job.”
Tragedy struck closer to home: Comey’s son-in-law, federal prosecutor Troy Edwards, resigned hours after the news. In a terse email, Edwards cited his “oath to the Constitution,” underscoring the personal toll.
Public Reactions: Outrage and Cheers Divide the Nation
Democrats erupted in fury. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted the move as a “disgraceful attack on the rule of law.” Senate Judiciary Dems fired off a letter to AG Pam Bondi, accusing the DOJ of “full cover-up mode” and weaponization.
Legal eagles weigh in too. Former prosecutor Glenn Kirschner told MSNBC: “This backfires on Trump—juries hate coerced cases.” On the flip side, Trumpworld erupts in applause. GOP Rep. Jim Jordan tweeted: “Finally, accountability for the witch hunt!”
Polls show a split: 52% of Republicans back the probe, per a snap Quinnipiac survey, while 78% of Dems see pure retribution. Social media explodes with #ComeyIndictment trending worldwide.
What This Means for Everyday Americans
For U.S. readers glued to their feeds, this isn’t abstract Beltway noise—it’s a gut punch to democracy. Politically, it chills free speech: Critics fear speaking out lest they face DOJ scrutiny, eroding checks on power.
Economically? Markets dipped 0.3% on Friday, spooked by instability. Tech giants like Microsoft face Trump’s ire next— he urged firing a lawyer tied to 2020 election probes. Your lifestyle? Expect heated dinner-table debates and trust erosion in institutions.
Sports fans, even at Trump’s Ryder Cup jaunt, can’t escape it—protesters dotted the greens, chanting against “retribution golf.”
Expert Takes: Is This the New Normal?
Constitutional scholar Laurence Tribe warns: “Trump’s turning the DOJ into his personal vendetta squad.” Yet Trump ally Alan Dershowitz counters: “If evidence exists, prosecute—equality under law.”
Public sentiment mirrors the divide. X (formerly Twitter) floods with memes: One viral post quips, “Comey indicted, Mueller next? #DrainTheSwamp2.0.” Another: “Weaponized justice? This is tyranny.”
As filings stack up, the statute of limitations loomed—expiring Tuesday—pushing Halligan’s hand.
In wrapping this whirlwind, the Comey indictment marks Trump’s boldest retribution stroke yet, with more political prosecutions on the horizon. As trials loom and loyalties fracture, America braces for a justice system forever altered—watch for DOJ announcements that could redefine 2026 midterms.
By Sam Michael
September 27, 2025
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