Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two felony counts, including false statement and obstruction of justice, and stated he is "innocent" and believes the charges are a "political prosecution, pure and simple" in a video released on September 26th, 2025, at approximately 1:00 AM UTC. The indictment, filed in the Eastern District of Virginia's Alexandria courthouse, alleges Comey lied to the U.S. Senate about authorizing an anonymous news source and corruptly obstructed a committee hearing, with both charges carrying a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Judge Nachmanoff is assigned to the case. Comey, speaking in a video posted following the indictment, asserted that his family has "known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump," and expressed confidence in the federal judicial system, stating, "So let's have a trial and keep the faith." Senator Van Hollen echoed these sentiments, describing the indictment as "exhibit a of the corruption of this DOJ and our justice system" and linking it to "lawless things President Trump is doing." In parallel developments, Secretary of War spoke at The Battle for the American School: Launch Summit, calling it a "pivotal moment in American education." Separately, a press secretary shared a link to an article from The Washington Times stating "Trump Aluminum Tariffs Are Working." Previous reports from September 25th detailed President Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on foreign pharmaceuticals effective October 1st, 2025, made in response to companies not building manufacturing plants in America. The White House X account posted "JUSTICE IN AMERICA!" in relation to Comey's indictment. Senator Tim Kaine criticized the indictment as "trumped-up charges" and accused President Trump of installing "one of his personal lawyers... to do his bidding." FBI Director Kash Patel reiterated the FBI's commitment to accountability, referencing the "Russiagate hoax."
