President Donald Trump expressed his approval of the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Friday. Trump described Comey as “one of the worst human beings this country has ever been exposed to” and celebrated the charges against him.

Comey was indicted by a Grand Jury on two felony counts, including making false statements and obstruction of justice. These charges stem from his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2020. During that hearing, Comey denied authorizing leaks to the media regarding FBI investigations into alleged collusion between Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and Russian officials, as well as a separate inquiry into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.

In his indictment, prosecutors allege that Comey had indeed authorized an anonymous source to provide information to the press about the FBI investigation. If convicted, Comey could face up to five years in prison. He is scheduled to surrender for arraignment on October 9.

In a video posted shortly after the indictment, Comey maintained his innocence. He stated, “My heart is broken for the Department of Justice. I have great confidence in the federal judicial system and I am innocent, so let's have a trial, and keep the faith.” He also emphasized the personal costs of standing up to Trump, saying, “We will not live on our knees and you shouldn't either.”

Trump, who has faced his own legal challenges during President Biden's administration, criticized the Justice Department's actions. He has previously claimed that the investigations into him and his associates are politically motivated. Following Comey's indictment, Trump reiterated his view that Comey has been detrimental to the country, stating, “He has been so bad for our country, for so long, and is now at the beginning of being held responsible for his crimes against our nation.”

Attorney General Pamela Bondi responded to the indictment, asserting that “no one is above the law.” She emphasized the Department of Justice's commitment to holding those in power accountable for misleading the public. Comey’s attorney, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, denied the charges, stating, “Jim Comey denies the charges filed today in their entirety. We look forward to vindicating him in the courtroom.”

The case against Comey is expected to be a significant test for both the Justice Department and the federal judiciary, as it unfolds amid ongoing debates about the politicization of the justice system.