Trump fired Comey as FBI director in 2017 and repeatedly called for his prosecution on social media.

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Trump fired James Comey as FBI director in 2017, during the Russia investigation. Trump has repeatedly called for Comey's prosecution on social media over the years. The Washington Post found the case was widely seen as vindictive prosecution based on Trump's years of anti-Comey social media posts and his demands that Attorney General Pam Bondi "deliver justice" against the former FBI director. Trump's clear animus toward Comey—stemming from Comey's role investigating Trump and refusing loyalty demands—suggested personal retaliation disguised as legitimate prosecution. However, the case ended when Judge Currie dismissed it based on Halligan's lack of authority, leaving the vindictiveness question unresolved.

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