By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The revelation of a message could create significant legal challenges for Trump and the DOJ, potentially providing grounds for James Comey and others to dismiss indictments. Comey’s attorney is reportedly exploring a dismissal based on “vindictive prosecution,” arguing the charges stem from animus rather than legitimate legal reasons. Even though motions for vindictive prosecution are uncommon, Comey’s case is strengthened by Trump’s public animosity. Further communications between Trump and DOJ officials could further demonstrate the prosecution’s vindictiveness.
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Trump Accidentally Posted Message That Could Destroy Entire Comey Case
The situation appears to be this: Donald Trump, in a move that has many shaking their heads, seems to have accidentally made public a message he intended to send privately. This wasn’t just any message; it was a directive, essentially, ordering the Attorney General to prosecute James Comey and other perceived enemies. Now, this “oops” moment could potentially unravel the entire case against Comey.
The revelation comes from reporting by The Wall Street Journal, which detailed the circumstances surrounding a Truth Social post from September 20th. The message, which many initially saw as a public declaration, was allegedly meant to be a private communication to Attorney General Pam Bondi. The implications of this supposed mistake are significant, particularly in the context of the ongoing legal battles.
As legal experts have pointed out, this could spell trouble for Trump and potentially the Department of Justice. Preet Bharara, a former federal prosecutor, stated that this could present “a big problem, legally and substantively,” providing Comey and the others mentioned in the message with “viable motions to dismiss indictments.” Comey’s legal team is reportedly planning to use this misstep as grounds for dismissing the case due to vindictive prosecution, claiming the charges were brought about by animus and not legitimate legal reasoning.
If the reporting is accurate, this errant direct message from Trump could be the key factor leading to the dismissal of the case against Comey. The implications are even broader, sending a chilling message to anyone who might be targeted by Trump – a message of potential financial ruin and a relentless pursuit of punishment, regardless of the legal outcome. It also throws light on how he views the justice system.
Here’s the core of the controversial message, which ordered his political rivals to be prosecuted. The post reveals his frustration that Comey, Schiff, and James hadn’t been dealt with, and expressed his displeasure with a proposed U.S. Attorney candidate who was a “Woke RINO.” The post included the imperative, “JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!” This explicit directive adds to the suspicion of political motivation and a blatant attempt to dictate the prosecutorial decisions.
The obvious question arises: why would anyone, especially a former president, communicate such sensitive information, including confidential matters, through the direct messaging of a social media platform? It’s a question that seems to be baffling many observers. This is, after all, a level of carelessness that borders on the absurd.
The fact that this message was public, rather than a carefully crafted private communication, significantly strengthens the arguments against the case. It suggests a clear, almost undeniable intent to use the power of the justice system as a tool for political retribution. It basically provides evidence that suggests Trump was breaking the law. This isn’t just a minor setback; it could be a major legal problem. This isn’t just about the case at hand; it’s about a pattern of behavior and the potential misuse of power.
The sentiment is widely shared that the case, from the beginning, lacked merit and was primarily driven by political motives. This public directive could very well serve as a smoking gun, demonstrating the clear intention to punish perceived enemies rather than pursue legitimate legal action. It’s a point of view that’s gaining traction and adding to the overall frustration.
It becomes increasingly difficult to believe that the case has any genuine merit, and this revelation only strengthens the impression that it’s a vendetta. This message could also serve as a precedent for others targeted by Trump, as they can use it as evidence that the prosecution is based on revenge.
This raises serious questions about the former president’s fitness for leadership. The ability to handle sensitive communications securely seems like a basic requirement, especially for someone in such a position. The careless use of social media has created a public record of potentially incriminating information. It is also a clear indication of politically-motivated prosecution.
Many agree that the underlying case has never been legitimate, which leads to the question of what the point of the prosecution even was. And the accident that made the message public only makes matters worse for the case. The news, in this instance, is not just about the case’s failure but the underlying political motives that, if true, seriously damages the foundation of justice.
The possibility of the case collapsing due to Trump’s own carelessness seems almost inevitable. The lack of a legitimate case and the obvious political motivations are now even more apparent.
The case’s future appears bleak, as Trump’s actions have made it extremely difficult to defend. And his use of Truth Social to issue those directives is an astounding breach of protocol. It’s easy to see how the case could be thrown out with the president’s own words as evidence.