**FBI Director Kash Patel Calls Accusations of Politicization ‘Hypocrisy on Steroids’ Following Comey Indictment**
*By Natalia Mittelstadt | Just the News | September 26, 2025, 11:30 AM*
FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed accusations of politicization within the bureau as “hypocrisy on steroids” after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted.
“Career FBI agents, intel analysts, and staff led the investigation into Comey and others. They called the balls and strikes and will continue to do so,” Patel wrote on X Friday.
He continued, “The wildly false accusations attacking this FBI for the politicization of law enforcement come from the same bankrupt media that sold the world on Russia Gate – it’s hypocrisy on steroids.”
Patel added, “Their baseless objections tell us now, more than ever, that we are precisely over the target and will remain on mission until completion. Thank you to this brave FBI team. Mission First.”
### Comey Indicted on Multiple Charges
James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia on Thursday over allegations by the Justice Department that he made false statements to Congress by denying that he leaked information to the media. He also faces charges related to obstruction of justice.
In a video posted after the indictment, Comey maintained his innocence and stated he is not afraid of a trial.
### Background: Changes in U.S. Attorney Oversight
The indictment came following the resignation of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Erik Siebert, who originally oversaw the case amid concerns over the evidence.
President Trump, who confirmed he fired Siebert, then instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to bring charges against Comey.
### Political Reactions and Legal Nuances
Democrats expressed concerns about the timing of the charges, noting that they were brought just days before the five-year statute of limitations on potential charges would expire, and after Trump appointed a new U.S. Attorney to replace Siebert, according to The Hill.
In an unusual development, the federal grand jury rejected one of the three proposed counts by the Justice Department against Comey.
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*Read more at justthenews.com.*
**Topics:** Crime/Corruption, Government
**Keywords:** Comey, FBI, Indictment, Kash Patel, Justice Department
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