In a dramatic turn of events, former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice, following a Senate panel testimony in 2020. The indictment, announced by the Department of Justice late Thursday, comes less than a week after former President Donald Trump publicly called for the prosecution of his political critics on his Truth Social platform. This development has sparked widespread concern over the potential politicization of the Justice Department under US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Legal experts, including former federal prosecutor Laurie Levinson, have described the situation as unprecedented, noting the apparent collapse of the traditional firewall between the Justice Department and the White House. Trump’s recent appointment of Lindsey Halligan, a former personal lawyer with no federal prosecution experience, to oversee the case has further fueled accusations of vindictive prosecution. Comey, who has denied the charges, is expected to face a trial that could reignite controversies from the Russian election-meddling investigation during Trump’s first term. While the indictment has been celebrated by Trump and his supporters as a step toward accountability, critics argue it may be part of a broader strategy to target political adversaries and undermine the credibility of past investigations.