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GOP Senator Detects Vindictive Prosecution, TDS-O-Meter Starts Bleeping
May 4, 2026 · GOP Senator Slams Trump Admin’s ‘Vindictive Prosecution’ of James Comey
A senior Republican senator publicly criticized the Trump administration’s prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, calling it a case of “vindictive prosecution.” The rebuke is notable because it comes from inside the president’s own party and underscores growing concern about the Justice Department’s independence. The article says the dispute has revived questions about whether the case is politically motivated and how far high-profile prosecutions should go. It also frames the moment as part of a wider tension between loyalty to Trump and institutional caution within the GOP.
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