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Comey indictment hands Trump a revenge drama — and a constitutional headache

The Justice Department’s indictment of James Comey is a major escalation in Trump’s personal feud with a former FBI director. It also invites immediate questions about selective prosecution, institutional damage, and whether the administration is turning criminal law into a political weapon.

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Comey indictment hands Trump a revenge drama — and a constitutional headache

The Justice Department’s indictment of James Comey is a major escalation in Trump’s personal feud with a former FBI director. It also invites immediate questions about selective prosecution, institutional damage, and whether the administration is turning criminal law into a political weapon.

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Comey indictment hands Trump a revenge drama — and a constitutional headache

The Justice Department’s indictment of James Comey is a major escalation in Trump’s personal feud with a former FBI director. It also invites immediate questions about selective prosecution, institutional damage, and whether the administration is turning criminal law into a political weapon.

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