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**Trump’s Suggestion of Further Investigations**
WASHINGTON – As former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of lying to Congress, President Donald Trump suggested that other opponents, including Christopher Wray, could be next in line for investigation. Politicians and legal experts are questioning whether the indictments will stick.
**Indictment Details**
Comey was indicted on September 25 for allegedly lying to Congress about a leak. The case has led to a political divide between Democrats who call it politically motivated and Republicans who say justice will prevail. More charges are expected against those who investigated Trump.
**Political Reactions**
– **Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York**: “I have no faith in Donald Trump’s judicial system… He turns the judicial system into his own political fighter.”
– **Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota**: “The courts will decide this. People have gone to jail for lying to Congress.”
**Charges Against Comey**
Comey was charged with lying during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in 2017 when he denied authorizing a leak.
**Conservative Columnists’ Doubts**
Kim Strassel of the Wall Street Journal and Andrew McCarthy of National Review raised questions about whether Comey will be convicted. McCarthy, a former federal prosecutor, stated: “I don’t think this case even gets to trial… They can’t prove the charges in the four corners of the indictment.”
**Vice President JD Vance’s Comments**
Vice President JD Vance denied that politics was driving the investigations but said more indictments are expected.
**Trump’s Response and Wray’s Denial**
On September 28, Trump told NBC News that he “would think” Christopher Wray, who he appointed during his first term, is also under investigation for “inappropriate” behavior. However, FBI Director Wray denied any wrongdoing during a House hearing in November 2023.
**Conclusion**
The Justice Department’s inspector general, Michael Horowitz, previously investigated and found no evidence that undercover FBI agents were at the Capitol during the January 6 riots. Trump pardoned nearly 1,600 people charged in the Jan. 6 riot, including dozens convicted of insurrection and assaulting police.
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