Let’s be honest here—Washington’s elite have been playing by their own rulebook for years. You know it, I know it, and every American who’s ever gotten a speeding ticket knows it. While ordinary citizens faced swift consequences for their actions, those at the highest levels of government seemed immune from accountability. The FBI’s handling of the Russia hoax became a symbol of this two-tiered system, with key players walking free despite compelling evidence of misconduct.
That long era of impunity may be coming to an end. The wheels of justice, though slow to turn in the nation’s capital, appear to be finally gaining momentum against one of the most controversial figures from the Trump-Russia saga. And honestly? It’s about time.
From ‘The Post Millennial’:
According to an MSNBC report on Wednesday that cited three sources, Comey is facing imminent indictment in the Eastern District of Virginia. The full extent of the charges being prepared against Comey is unclear, but the sources believe that at least one element of the indictment—if it goes forward—will accuse him of lying to Congress during his testimony on September 30, 2020 about whether he authorized a leak of information. The five-year statute of limitations on that charge would lapse on Tuesday.
The timing is critical. Prosecutors are racing against a five-year statute of limitations that expires Tuesday, adding urgency to a case that has simmered for years. This deadline pressure explains the flurry of activity in the Eastern District of Virginia, where the case is being pursued despite internal resistance from entrenched bureaucrats.
Years of Contradictions Surface
The core of the case involves Comey’s September 2020 testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senator Ted Cruz pressed him about FBI leaks to The Wall Street Journal regarding the Clinton Foundation investigation. Comey denied authorizing such leaks, but here’s where it gets interesting—his testimony directly contradicted that of his former deputy, Andrew McCabe.
As Cruz later wrote to the Justice Department: “Mr. McCabe says that he told Mr. Comey of the leak and that Mr. Comey approved—effectively authorizing the leak after the fact. Mr. Comey, on the other hand, has said that he neither authorized the leak nor knew of Mr. McCabe’s involvement. One of them is lying under oath—a federal crime.”
Look, this isn’t some paperwork mix-up or he-said-she-said nonsense. We’re talking about the former FBI Director potentially committing perjury. That’s kind of a big deal. For too long, such contradictions were swept under the rug, dismissed as mere differences in recollection. Not anymore, apparently.
Justice Department Shakeup
The path to indictment hasn’t been smooth. Erik Siebert, the acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, reportedly opposed bringing charges against Comey. His resistance led to his departure last week, with President Trump publicly stating, “No, I fired him, and there is a GREAT CASE.”
Siebert’s replacement, Lindsey Halligan, brings a different perspective to the role. While critics note she’s never been a prosecutor, her appointment signals the administration’s determination to pursue cases that risk-averse prosecutors might prefer to avoid. Sometimes you need an outsider to clean house.
Trump Breaks His Silence on Prosecutions
President Trump hasn’t hidden his views on the matter. When asked if he’d be comfortable seeing Comey arrested, Trump replied, “Would not bother me at all.” He added context to his position, noting how his attitude has evolved: “I wouldn’t have answered that question that way four years ago… Hillary’s a good example. We had Hillary cold. I didn’t want to see the wife of a president go to jail, but she was stone cold guilty of things.”
The contrast is stark. Trump showed restraint during his first term, even as crowds chanted “Lock her up” at rallies. But after being “impeached twice, and indicted (5 times!) OVER NOTHING,” as he recently posted, his patience for one-sided justice has clearly expired. Can you blame him?
The establishment media will probably spin this six ways to Sunday, but here’s what matters: nobody gets a free pass anymore. Not even James Comey. After years of watching the swamp protect its own, Americans might finally see the accountability they’ve been promised. And if that makes certain people in Washington nervous? Good. Maybe they should have thought about that before operating like the rules didn’t apply to them.
Key Takeaways
- James Comey faces imminent federal indictment for allegedly lying to Congress about FBI media leaks
- Prosecutors race against Tuesday’s statute of limitations deadline after years of investigation
- Trump administration replaced resistant prosecutors to pursue the case against Deep State figures
- Conflicting testimonies between Comey and McCabe expose potential perjury at FBI’s highest levels
Sources: The Post Millennial, MSNBC.com
