“not based on a goodfaith application of the law to the facts; instead, it effectuates a yearslong campaign by the President to use the criminal process to punish Mr Comey for his protected speech and because of the President’s deep-seated animosity”

Comey's lawyers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Comey's lawyers described the indictment this way while alleging it stemmed from Trump's animosity toward Comey.