Comey Indicted Again, EU Targets Meta, Europe Warned on Chinese Green Tech
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denied that President Trump directed the DOJ to indict former FBI Director James Comey a second time, stating the investigation had been ongoing for nearly a year and stemmed from an Instagram post. The European Commission accused Meta of violating the Digital Services Act by failing to protect minors on Facebook and Instagram. Separately, experts warned Europe is over-reliant on Chinese green technology, posing economic and national security risks.
Progressive outlets are likely to frame Comey's second indictment as politically motivated retaliation by the Trump administration against a perceived enemy, raising concerns about DOJ independence and the weaponization of federal law enforcement.
Acting AG Blanche stated Trump did not direct the indictment, the investigation has been underway for approximately one year, and the charges relate to a specific Instagram post by Comey; the National Review editorial board, notably a conservative outlet, criticized the indictment as legally weak.
Conservative outlets tend to frame the Comey indictment as a legitimate legal proceeding driven by career prosecutors, with Blanche's denial of Trump's involvement cited as evidence the DOJ acted independently based on the facts of the case.
Acting AG Blanche stated Trump did not direct the indictment, the investigation has been underway for approximately one year, and the charges relate to a specific Instagram post by Comey; the National Review editorial board, notably a conservative outlet, criticized the indictment as legally weak.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts related to a May Instagram post; Acting AG Blanche denied presidential direction of the prosecution.