Trump then placed one of his own personal attorneys in the role — the very office now weighing an indictment against Comey for allegedly lying to Congress.
This isn’t normal procedure. It’s political engineering.
What We Know
Reuters reports that federal prosecutors in Virginia are expected to indict Comey in the coming days, citing anonymous sources.
The potential charge involves testimony before Congress about leaks in 2020 — but no indictment has been filed yet.
The Washington Post confirmed in July that DOJ has been investigating Comey, among others, since Trump’s return to power.
The timing is critical: if the government intends to bring charges, prosecutors face a looming statute of limitations deadline.
The Trump Factor
The firing of the sitting U.S. Attorney — and replacing him with Trump’s own legal counsel — has raised alarms among legal experts and watchdog groups. This is not a coincidence. It looks like the White House is orchestrating control of the prosecutorial process to deliver a political scalp.
Trump has never forgiven Comey for refusing to pledge loyalty in 2017, or for pursuing parts of the Russia investigation. Now, with the clock ticking, he’s seizing the machinery of justice.
⚠️ Big Picture: If a president can hand-pick personal attorneys to prosecute his political enemies right before deadlines expire, the line between democracy and dictatorship is razor thin.
The Coffman Chronicle will keep pressing on this story as it develops. Independent, fearless reporting matters more than ever.
