Word of former FBI Director James Comey's federal indictment sent anger and shockwaves around Congress, with several prominent Democrats sounding off on what they called a politically motivated attack by President Donald Trump's Justice Department.Democratic Sen.Chris Murphy called Comey's indictment -- which was on charges of making a false statement and obstruction related to his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2020 -- a "constitutional crisis."Chris Murphy speaks during the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit on September 24, 2025 in New York City.Riccardo Savi/Getty Images"We aren't on a slippery slope to a constitutional crisis.
We are IN the crisis.Time for leaders - political leaders, business leaders, civic leaders - to pick a side: democracy or autocracy?" he wrote on X Thursday night.Former FBI Director James Comey posts video after indictment: 'I am innocent'Democratic Rep.
Jamie Raskin pointed to the recent resignation of U.S.Attorney Erik Siebert and appointment of Lindsey Halligan as setting the stage for Comey's indictment.
Siebert, Trump's previous nominee for the U.S.attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned from the office after sources said he refused to bring charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James over unfounded allegations of mortgage fraud.
Trump later claimed he "fired" Siebert and quickly installed Halligan into the position.MORE: US attorney resigns amid pressure from Trump after sources say he refused to charge NY AG Letitia James"As if by magic, within mere days of being appointed, Ms.Halligan delivered for the president by filing the exact baseless charges against Mr.
Comey that her predecessor had rejected," Raskin said in a statement."I have no doubt that a jury of his peers will acquit and vindicate Mr.Comey after being afforded the opportunity to hear all the relevant evidence," he added.Hakeem Jeffries meets with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Sept.
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