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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brendan Rascius

Ex-FBI head James Comey discusses Trump’s mental fitness: ‘You seem nuts, buddy’

  • Former FBI director James Comey has questioned the president's mental fitness and the Department of Justice's adherence to the rule of law, suggesting the current chaos surpasses that of the first term.
  • Comey cited the president's late-night Truth Social posts, which include demands for the arrest of political opponents like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, as evidence of vindictive and obsessive behavior.
  • Comey himself has faced two federal indictments, including a recent one after Pam Bondi was replaced as attorney general, which he believes are part of the administration's efforts to target its perceived enemies.
  • He warned that current and former officials should prepare for potential legal targeting by the administration, stating that for these individuals, "the process is the punishment."
  • Critics across the political spectrum, including Barack Obama, have expressed concerns that the administration's actions, such as indictments against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former national security adviser John Bolton, indicate an erosion of judicial independence.

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