Trump says Comey indictment is about justice, not revenge
President frames indictment against former FBI director as accountability against long-running corruption, calling Comey a 'dirty cop'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday described the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey as about justice rather than revenge, arguing the case targets long-running corruption. He spoke to reporters as he departed the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 26, 2025.
"It's about justice really, it's not revenge," Trump said. "It's also about the fact that you can't let this go on. They are sick, radical left people, and they can't get away with it and Comey was one of the people." He added, "He wasn't the biggest, but he's a dirty cop. He's always been a dirty cop. Everybody knew it." This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
The remarks come amid heightened public attention to ongoing cases and as Comey, who led the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2013 until his firing by President Trump in 2017, has long been a polarizing figure in debates over the bureau's handling of investigations during the 2016 election. Trump has framed the Comey case as an example of political persecution, a theme that has dominated his public appearances in recent months.
The remarks were reported by Fox News Digital. There was no immediate comment from the White House or Trump's campaign available for this report.
As political and legal battles tied to the Trump era continue, Friday's comments added another layer to a fast-moving news cycle.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.