The reindictment of former FBI director James Comey is a drearily unsurprising product of a twisted justice department that has become Trump's private agency for grievance and score-settling.
Consider a recent legal filing by the Department of Justice on 27 April, seeking to lift barriers to Trump's East Wing ballroom. The document reads like a Trump Truth Social post, complete with capitalized rants about 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' This illustrates how the DOJ has sacrificed its independence, impartiality, honesty, and integrity, and now speaks in Trump's voice.
Comey's offense? Posting a photo of seashells arranged as '86 47' on a beach, with a humorous comment about a 'cool shell formation.' The DOJ charged him with threatening the president's life, claiming '86' means to kill. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel publicly condemned Comey, despite the absurdity of the charge.
How Did We Get Here?
This Putinesque situation, where public servants are prosecuted for crossing the leader while loyalists are rewarded, stems from the gutting of the Justice Department. Since Trump's second term began, nearly 3,000 lawyers have left, over a quarter of the pre-2025 corps. The remaining prosecutors lack experience and are willing to defend the Big Lie.
The Broader Threat
The assault on the rule of law extends beyond Trump's enemies. With his popularity cratering, Trump will likely use the DOJ to interfere with the 2026 midterms. All Americans should be alarmed.
