Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has previously applauded holding President Donald Trump to account, saying, "no one is above the law." (Getty Images)
Former President Joe Biden reiterated the "no one is above the law" mantra before his White House remarks on the Middle East on May 31, 2024.
He said the New York case against Trump was "a state case, not a federal case," decided by "a jury of 12 citizens" after five weeks of evidence and deliberation.
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The jury, Biden noted, "reached a unanimous verdict" finding Trump guilty on 34 felony counts, while emphasizing that Trump has the right to appeal.
Chuck Schumer told NBC News that he has "no faith in Trump’s judicial system." (Reuters)
Schumer said on NBC News’ "Meet the Press" that Trump "has turned this judicial system to be his own political fighter."
"He tells them to go after people he doesn’t like. He tells them to exonerate people that he likes," Schumer said.
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., denounced what he called a "malicious prosecution," reminding reporters that Trump previously fired a prosecutor who refused to bring "frivolous charges."
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Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued an even sharper rebuke.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he leaves the White House in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
"He wasn't the biggest, but he's a dirty cop," Trump said, adding, "He's always been a dirty cop. Everybody knew it."
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Trump's comments came after Comey was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. He was indicted on two counts: alleged false statements within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch and obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
Comey's arraignment is set for 10 a.m. on Oct. 9 before District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. If convicted, Comey faces up to five years in prison.
Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan and Emma Bussey contributed to this report.
Amanda covers the intersection of business and geopolitics for Fox News Digital.
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