President Trump Says 'There Will Be Others' Prosecuted After James Comey

President Donald Trump stated on Friday (September 26) that he anticipates further prosecutions of his political opponents following the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Speaking to CNN's Kevin Liptak as he left the White House for the Ryder Cup in New York, Trump expressed his belief that more individuals would face legal action, though he did not specify names. "It's not a list, but I think there will be others," he said, emphasizing that these individuals were "corrupt, radical left Democrats" who had misused the Justice Department.

“I mean, they’re corrupt. These were corrupt, radical left Democrats," Trump added. "No, there will be others. That’s my opinion. They weaponized the Justice Department like nobody in history. What they’ve done is terrible, I hope, frankly, there are others because you can’t let this happen to a country.”

The Justice Department indicted Comey on Thursday, charging him with two felonies related to false statements he allegedly made to Congress in 2020. According to the indictment, Comey lied about not authorizing leaks to the press during his tenure as FBI director. Trump described the case against Comey as "pretty easy" and insisted that the indictment was about justice, not revenge.

However, some legal analysts, including former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman, have warned that the prosecution could backfire on those pursuing it. Newsweek reported that Litman said that the case represents a significant test of the Justice Department's credibility and the limits of presidential influence over prosecutions. He cautioned that if the case fails, it could damage the DOJ's reputation for independence and discourage truthful congressional testimony.

Comey, who led the FBI from 2013 until his dismissal by Trump in 2017, faces charges of making false statements under 18 U.S.C. §1001, which could result in up to five years in prison for each count. Comey has maintained his innocence, stating in a video message, "My heart is broken for the Department of Justice, but I have great confidence in the federal judicial system, and I'm innocent, so let's have a trial." His attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, expressed confidence in vindicating Comey in court.