commentary The former FBI director is facing a selective prosecution. But his case holds important lessons for Democrats Published April 30, 2026 9:30AM (EDT) Former FBI Director James Comey (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) To serve in Donald Trump ’s Cabinet is to perform for an audience of one, and in the weeks since she was fired by the president, it’s become clear why Pam Bondi’s run as attorney general was a failure: She was unable to convict any of the president’s enemies. Todd Blanche , her deputy and temporary — at least for now — replacement, was taking notes . Now he is taking action. The Justice Department has filed motions to allow Trump to build his Big Beautiful Ballroom, indicted Anthony Fauci’s former deputy over allegedly conspiring to conceal documents related to the Covid-19 pandemic and moved quickly on superfluous investigations involving the Russia probe that was opened during Barack Obama’s administration. But this week the department really nailed it.…