Fox Pundit Doubles Down Criticism of Trump-Directed Comey Indictment
Even as Trump’s base protests, Fox News contributor and former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy has increased his criticism of the DOJ’s indictment of James Comey. McCarthy, a legal commentator, called the charges illogical, politically driven, and dangerously imprecise.
McCarthy’s newest attack was an opinion article calling the Comey indictment “ill-conceived,” suggesting that repeated study reveals the weaknesses. The paper fails to notify the defendant of the alleged misbehavior, he claimed. He believes the indictment fails to specify which assertions are incorrect or how they constitute purposeful deceit, undermining any reasonable hope of a fair trial. He added that “there is no evidence of that, period.” The main accusation, that Comey ordered media leaks, is just false.
McCarthy’s prior public comments cast doubt on the case’s legal viability. He said the prosecution seems removed from legal principles and treats the charges as if they were about the Russia inquiry, which is untrue. McCarthy claims that comparing this issue to Russiagate is misleading.
McCarthy persists despite MAGA opposition and social media backlash. The indictment is seen as a weapon, not justice, in his assessment. McCarthy claims that Trump is influencing the Justice Department to overreach, which could lead to judicial backlash. He expects a judge to dismiss the lawsuit before trial.
Multiple lawyers have warned about the indictment’s flaws, including McCarthy. Experts note the lack of precise falsities, unclear motive, and political-motivated prosecutorial choices. Trump’s pick as chief prosecutor lacks career prosecution expertise, raising questions about partisanship in legal approach.
The Trump administration officially defends the indictment. The former president says the action is justice, not revenge, and suggests more charges. He’s also criticized Comey personally, citing history. Critics like McCarthy say the indictment’s posture heightens the politicization, especially when legal grounds are lacking.
McCarthy argues that procedural and constitutional issues may overturn the indictment. He claims that any admissible false-statement accusation must clearly express the question, the answer, and the defendant’s knowledge of the truth, and this document fails on all counts. McCarthy and others believe the case might be thrown out if such shortcomings remain, embarrassing the Trump Justice Department.
McCarthy is wagering the defects are fatal, while the courts may disagree. His continued public criticism of the indictment highlights a widening divide among conservative legal analysts who view it as a dangerous precedent in the politicization of the U.S. judicial system.
Sources
Fox News contributor profile and McCarthy background
News coverage of McCarthy’s recent commentary
Legal analysis of the Comey indictment’s weakness
