Conway Rages At Trump Over Comey Indictment
Conservative lawyer George Conway stunned political observers this week by declaring that the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is “invalid” due to a basic legal flaw: the absence of a required signature from a qualified U.S. attorney.
The case, which many conservatives viewed as a long-awaited step toward accountability for Comey’s role in the Trump-Russia probe, may now be over before it truly began.
Conway: Indictment Signed by Unauthorized Official
The controversy centers on Lindsey Halligan, the interim U.S. attorney briefly assigned to the Eastern District of Virginia. Halligan signed the indictment against Comey herself, but Conway insists she lacked the authority.
“An acting U.S. attorney must already be Senate-confirmed and serving inside the Department of Justice. Lindsey Halligan was neither. She was just a political staffer in the White House,” Conway told MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes.
Because no other attorney from the Eastern District signed the document, Conway argues, the indictment is legally worthless. And with the statute of limitations expired, he believes the matter is closed.
“So Comey’s home free. This case is done,” Conway added.
Why This Matters for Conservatives
For many Americans, this feels like another example of the two-tiered justice system. When it comes to Trump allies, charges are rushed. But when it comes to Washington insiders like James Comey, the system seems designed to protect them.
Comey is no stranger to controversy. He oversaw the 2016 FBI decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton for mishandling classified emails, signed off on questionable FISA warrants against Trump campaign officials, and pushed the now-debunked Steele Dossier into the national spotlight.
Halligan’s Role Raises More Questions
Adding to the drama is Lindsey Halligan’s background. She has no prosecutorial experience and previously worked as part of Trump’s personal legal team. Critics say her sudden assignment came only after her predecessor refused to pursue charges against Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James.
This raises serious questions: Was Halligan brought in to rubber-stamp a weak case? Or was this another Washington maneuver to make it look like accountability while ensuring nothing sticks?
The Bigger Picture: Russiagate and the Deep State
The Comey indictment touches the heart of a larger battle. The FBI’s handling of “Russiagate” not only undermined President Trump’s first term but also eroded trust in America’s institutions. Millions of conservatives believe Comey’s actions were part of a coordinated effort by the Deep State to stop Trump’s agenda.
Now, with Conway himself — a frequent Trump critic — admitting the indictment is invalid, many see proof that the system protects its own.
Final Takeaway
James Comey, once the face of the FBI’s Trump-Russia witch hunt, may walk away without ever being held accountable. Meanwhile, everyday Americans continue to see a justice system that plays favorites — one set of rules for Democrats and insiders, another for conservatives and Trump supporters.
👉 Do you believe Comey should still face consequences? Or is this just more proof that Washington elites will never face real justice?
