Trump Truth Social post urged Bondi on Comey, Schiff, James cases
Source: The Bulwark · All The Bulwark reports
Why this grade: Core factual claims about the Truth Social post, its content, timing, Halligan's role and subsequent indictments are corroborated by multiple outlets; minor imprecision on exact '5 days' timing and spelling.
Why this lean: Segment from The Bulwark frames the post as direct evidence of unethical direction and uses it to label a witness statement a lie, emphasizing retribution narrative without counter-context.
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Summary
The segment examines Todd Blanche's statement during confirmation proceedings that President Trump would never ask him to do anything unethical or illegal. It contrasts this with a September 2025 Truth Social post in which Trump addressed then-AG Pam Bondi directly about pursuing cases against Comey, Schiff and Letitia James. The clip details the post's content, notes it led to Halligan's appointment and quick indictments, and concludes Blanche is lying. Sources include the post itself and reporting on resulting DOJ actions.
Editorial Assessment
The presented facts align closely with contemporaneous reporting from NBC News and Politico on the post's wording, intent as a possible DM, and rapid follow-through with indictments of Comey and James. Viewers miss that the post was later described as accidentally public and that Halligan has stated she did not coordinate directly with Bondi on one case. The segment offers no counterarguments or legal analysis of whether the actions crossed ethical lines. Framing treats the episode as unambiguous proof of improper pressure.
Key Moments
Trump posted to Bondi naming Comey, Schiff, Letitia as guilty as hell
Post from Sept 20 2025 confirmed by NBC News and Politico with matching text
Trump directed Bondi to install Lindsey Halligan for indictments
Politico reports Trump touted Halligan in the post; she was installed and secured indictments shortly after
Indictments followed within 5 days
Comey indictment around Sept 25 and James on Oct 9; timing close but not uniformly 5 days
Notable Concerns
- Selective sourcing omits Halligan statements on coordination