Comey says he ‘would not’ be surprised by third indictment from Trump DOJ

Published May 11, 2026 8:31pm ET



Former FBI Director James Comey said he would not be surprised if the Department of Justice brought a third indictment against him as he continues to face legal and political pressure from the Trump administration.

Comey is currently awaiting a July trial over a social media post prosecutors allege was intended to threaten the life of President Donald Trump.

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