The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Trump DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey
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Sep 26, 2025 
Andrew Weissmann, a former federal prosecutor and MSNBC legal analyst, shares his insights on the historic indictment of James Comey by the Trump DOJ. He discusses the unique legal implications and critiques the politicization of the process. The conversation highlights Comey's bold challenge for a trial, Trump's deleted social media influence on the jury, and the unusual legal landscape surrounding the case. Weissmann also addresses prosecutorial strategies and the potential impact of public statements on the trial's outcome.
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Family Context And Political Firings
- Lawrence O'Donnell connects Comey's reference to family with his daughter Maureen Comey's firing.
- He highlights the political context and her quote about fear being a tyrant's tool.
Trump Publicly Declared Comey Guilty
- Donald Trump publicly declared Comey guilty while ordering the prosecution and then deleted the post.
- O'Donnell says that prejudges the jury pool and is unprecedented presidential conduct.
Senate Exchange As Core Evidence
- The program plays the May 3, 2017 Senate exchange where Comey denies authorizing leaks.
- That single exchange forms the core of the prosecuted allegation.