James Comey: The First of Many?

James Comey: The First of Many?

From Rick Wilson's The Enemies List by Black Pearl Studios

September 26, 2025 · 27 min

About this episode

Rick Wilson discusses the indictment of James Comey and its implications for the DOJ and the rule of law.

This week’s bombshell: the DOJ, under Trump’s direction, indicted James Comey—a former FBI director long critical of Trump—for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing oversight. To get it done, Trump purged the existing U.S. Attorney in Virginia and elevated Lindsey Halligan, a political operative turned prosecutor overnight. Within minutes of the indictment, Comey’s son-in-law—then serving as a national security prosecutor in the same office—resigned, citing his oath to the Constitution. Trump publicly celebrated the move, said “justice in America” is being served, and warned that Comey may not be the last enemy prosecuted. In this episode, Rick examines how this unprecedented case exposes the DOJ's transformation into a political weapon, the Hill backlash, and the chilling implications for the rule of law. Join the Lincoln Square community on Substack today for unparalleled insights, expert commentary, and news from your favorite pro-democracy voices. Subscribe for free at: ⁠https://lincolnsquare.media⁠ ---Subscribe to Lincoln Square on YouTube: ⁠ / @lincolnsquaremedia ⁠ ---Buy official pro-democracy merch and protest gear at the Lincoln Square shop. Use code YOUTUBE for…

People in this episode

Host: Rick Wilson

Topics covered

  • James Comey
  • DOJ indictment
  • political weapon
  • Trump administration
  • rule of law
  • FBI
  • political commentary

Keywords

  • James Comey
  • DOJ
  • Trump
  • indictment
  • political weapon
  • FBI
  • rule of law
  • Lindsey Halligan
  • Rick Wilson

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Organizations: DOJ, FBI, Trump, Lincoln Square, Black Pearl Studios

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