CNN has never been one to play fair. And now they’re getting a taste of their own medicine.
And now House Speaker Mike Johnson humiliated a CNN host to their face.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) took to CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, staunchly defending the recent grand jury indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, emphasizing that the charges reflect the impartial application of justice rather than political vendetta.
Grand Jury, Not Politics, Drives Comey Indictment
In a heated exchange with host Jake Tapper, Johnson rejected accusations that the indictment was orchestrated by political motives.
Tapper pressed, “As a constitutional attorney and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, do you believe it’s acceptable for any president to publicly or privately instruct their attorney general to prosecute a political opponent and go as far as firing a U.S. attorney if they don’t bring charges because they don’t think the case is strong enough?”
Johnson countered sharply, clarifying that the indictment was not a directive from the White House but the result of a grand jury’s independent decision.
“I’m glad you brought up the principle, that is exactly what’s at issue here. James Comey lied to Congress. He took an oath. He said things to Congress that were simply not true. It’s called perjury. A grand jury … a non-partisan, non-biased grand jury that was assembled looked at the charges and they agreed. They voted to bring an indictment of James Comey — not President Trump, not the DOJ, but a grand jury,” Johnson said.
“That’s how our system works. It’s a very important principle for us to apply that everybody has to subscribe to the law — even a former FBI director. And he has lots to answer for.”
Charges Tied to 2020 Congressional Testimony
The indictment, announced Thursday, accuses Comey of lying under oath during a September 2020 congressional hearing regarding his oversight of the FBI’s investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
The charges mark a significant development, as Comey becomes the first senior official from the Obama era to face prosecution tied to the debunked narrative of Trump-Russia collusion. The timing is critical, with the statute of limitations for these claims set to expire on September 30, 2025.
Johnson noted that while Comey could have faced charges on multiple fronts, the statute of limitations had lapsed for other potential offenses.
“There were many things over which Comey could have been indicted, but the statutes of limitations ran out,” he said, underscoring the urgency of the grand jury’s action.
Upholding Accountability for All
The indictment signals a broader push for accountability, a cornerstone of conservative principles, as Johnson emphasized that no one is above the law. “That’s how our system works. It’s a very important principle for us to apply that everybody has to subscribe to the law — even a former FBI director,” he reiterated.
The Speaker’s defense frames the indictment as a victory for impartial justice, countering narratives of political retribution.
