Attorney General Bondi Weighs Comey Indictment Amid Internal DOJ Divisions and Intense Trump Pressure

Attorney General Pam Bondi is reportedly grappling with a contentious decision regarding the potential indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, as sources indicate significant reservations among federal prosecutors within the Eastern District of Virginia. Despite strong pressure from President Trump to pursue charges against his perceived political enemies, an internal memo has highlighted concerns over the case’s strength, though an indictment could come as soon as Thursday.

The potential indictment centers on whether Comey made false statements during congressional testimony related to the 2016 investigation into Russian interference in the US presidential election. While Bondi is said to believe an indictment is possible, she shares some of the prosecutors’ concerns, according to a person familiar with her thinking.

The deliberations come amidst heightened political tension. Attorney General Bondi dined with President Trump and others at the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday evening. On Thursday, Trump publicly stated, “They’re going to make a determination. I’m not making that determination,” while simultaneously labeling Comey a “bad person.” The President has consistently pushed for swift action against his political opponents, arguing that his own prosecutions set a precedent for similar actions.

Lindsey Halligan, Trump’s former personal attorney and the new top prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, is reportedly prepared to present the case to a grand jury if Bondi gives the green light. Halligan has been actively involved in discussions at the Justice Department this week, though she too has raised questions about the case’s viability, a source briefed on the discussions confirms.

White House aides, including deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and trade adviser Peter Navarro, have vocally advocated for Comey’s prosecution. Miller called Comey “corrupt” and “at the center of the Russia gate attack,” while Navarro listed him at the top of a list of individuals who “should be in prison.” This political push contrasts with the caution from some Justice Department officials, who worry about the legal merits of the case. The Justice Department has declined to comment on the ongoing internal discussions.

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