The indictment of James Comey, the former FBI director, marks more than a personal clash between him and President Trump. It signals a broader shift in American politics, where prosecutions and government crackdowns are being openly directed against perceived enemies. While Trump argues this is justified payback after years of investigations into him, critics warn it risks normalising a cycle where every administration uses state power to punish its rivals. Such tit-for-tat politics is more often associated with authoritarian regimes than advanced democracies, the New York Times reported.

Unease among conservatives

The reaction has not been limited to Democrats. Some conservatives and even former Trump allies worry that the strategy is short-sighted. Sarah Matthews, a former White House

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