Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi made strong remarks following the federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, declaring that the long-standing “weaponization” of the American legal system has finally come to an end. Appearing on Fox News’ Hannity on Friday night, Bondi said that under the current administration, justice will be applied equally to all, regardless of political position or influence.

The Justice Department confirmed that Comey is facing two criminal counts — one for making false statements to Congress and another for obstructing a congressional investigation. The charges stem from testimony he gave in 2020 regarding the use of confidential sources within the FBI.

Bondi, who now serves as the U.S. Attorney General under President Donald Trump, emphasized that this moment marks a turning point in the country’s judicial history. She asserted that the Justice Department would no longer serve as a tool for political retaliation but as an impartial defender of the law.

“You shouldn’t be nervous any longer because Donald Trump is in office, and the weaponization has ended. We’ve made that very clear,” Bondi told host Sean Hannity.

“No One Is Above the Law”

During the interview, Bondi outlined her determination to ensure accountability at every level of government. She said the Justice Department, in coordination with federal intelligence agencies, has adopted a new standard of transparency and enforcement that treats all individuals — whether government officials, business magnates, or political operatives — under the same rules.

“Whether you’re a former FBI director, whether you’re a former head of an intel community, whether you are a current state or local elected official, whether you’re a billionaire funding organizations to try to keep Donald Trump out of office — everything is on the table,” Bondi stated. “We will investigate you, and we will end the weaponization.”

Bondi went on to name several officials now collaborating on this broad effort to restore public confidence in the legal system. Among them, she cited FBI Director Kash Patel, Special Counsel Todd Blanche, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe — all reportedly working together to pursue investigations that have been long delayed or ignored.

“These are people who are working non-stop, around the clock,” Bondi said. “People will be held accountable. No longer will there be a two-tier system of justice.”

The Roots of the Controversy

The indictment of James Comey follows years of tension between Trump and the former FBI director, whose 2017 firing set off a chain of political and legal events that defined the Trump presidency. Comey was a central figure in the so-called “Russia collusion” investigation, which Trump and his allies long described as a politically motivated effort to undermine his first term in office.

The Justice Department now alleges that Comey made misleading statements in his congressional testimony, specifically when he denied authorizing anyone at the FBI to act as an anonymous source for the media. Prosecutors claim they have evidence showing that Comey did, in fact, approve leaks of sensitive information to reporters in order to shape public narratives about the Russia probe.

Legal analysts have called the charges significant, suggesting they represent the first major criminal case against a top FBI official for actions related to the 2016 and 2017 investigations. “This marks a reversal of what many viewed as years of selective enforcement,” said constitutional attorney Douglas Knight. “For the first time, someone at the very top of the intelligence apparatus is being held accountable for misleading Congress.”

A Shift in Tone at the DOJ

Bondi’s comments also reflect a broader shift in tone at the Department of Justice since Trump returned to office. In her remarks, she suggested that the agency had been “cleansed” of politically motivated leadership and was now operating independently of partisan interests.

“The Department of Justice was never meant to serve as a political weapon,” she said. “It was created to serve the people and defend the Constitution. For years, we saw the opposite — political enemies were targeted while political allies were protected. That era is over.”

Bondi emphasized that the public should expect more indictments and investigations in the coming months as evidence surfaces from prior administrations. She stopped short of naming additional figures but hinted that “others involved in the suppression of information and abuse of power” could soon face legal consequences.

Reaction from Washington

Reactions to Comey’s indictment were divided along party lines. Supporters of the former FBI director described the charges as a politically motivated act of revenge, while Trump administration officials defended them as necessary to restore accountability.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called the move “long overdue,” adding that “the American people deserve to know that no one is above the law — not even the people who once led the FBI.”

On the other hand, several former intelligence officials defended Comey’s record, arguing that his actions during the Russia investigation were within his authority as FBI director. “Comey made difficult decisions in a highly charged political climate,” said one retired FBI deputy director who requested anonymity. “Criminalizing those decisions sets a dangerous precedent.”

Bondi dismissed those criticisms during her Fox News appearance, saying, “When someone lies under oath or obstructs Congress, that’s not politics — that’s a crime. And crimes have consequences.”

Trump’s Longstanding Grievance

For years, Trump has argued that Comey and other high-ranking intelligence officials deliberately misused their authority to target him and his administration. In 2022, after the FBI’s raid on his Mar-a-Lago residence, Trump accused the Bureau of operating as a “political arm” of his opponents.

“This has been a battle for fairness and truth,” Trump said earlier this year. “They tried to destroy me and my supporters with lies and fabricated evidence. Now the truth is finally coming out.”

Bondi’s remarks appear to align closely with Trump’s message that the government must be purged of corruption and bias. She said the DOJ would continue reviewing past cases involving potential misconduct by government employees. “It’s not about revenge,” she clarified. “It’s about restoring the rule of law.”

A Turning Point in Accountability

Political analysts view the Comey indictment as a pivotal moment for the Justice Department’s credibility. For many Americans, it symbolizes either the long-overdue correction of an institutional bias — or the deepening of an already toxic political divide.

“Either this restores faith in the system or erodes it further,” said political scientist Elaine Kerns. “It depends on whether the prosecutions are carried out fairly and transparently.”

Bondi concluded her interview with a message to the American people: “Justice is back. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you worked, or what party you belong to — if you broke the law, you’ll be held responsible. That’s what America stands for.”

As the case against James Comey unfolds, the country finds itself at a crossroads — one where accountability, justice, and political perception intersect in ways that will shape how Americans view their institutions for years to come.