Joy Behar, the ever-vocal Trump critic on The View, just threw a curveball by backing the president’s push to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey, as the Daily Mail reports.
In a stunning twist, Behar sided with President Trump over Comey’s handling of Hillary Clinton’s email controversy, while Comey’s recent indictment for lying to Congress and obstruction of justice has sparked fresh concerns about the Justice Department’s independence under Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Let’s rewind to the 2016 presidential race when Comey dropped a bombshell letter about Clinton’s personal email server just before the election. That move, many argue, tipped the scales in Trump’s favor. Behar, no fan of the president, couldn’t hide her frustration over this, and frankly, who can blame her for remembering that bitter pill?
Fast forward to the present, and Behar shocked her co-panelists on The View by saying she’s on board with Trump targeting Comey. "I don’t like what he did to Hillary," she declared with characteristic bluntness. It’s a rare day when a staunch progressive finds common ground with Trump, but here we are.
Behar doubled down, criticizing Comey’s last-minute email drama as "baloney." Her co-host Sara Haines pressed if this meant she supported prosecution, to which Behar clarified, "No, no... but I rarely have something I agree with Trump on." A half-step of agreement, perhaps, but in today’s polarized climate, it’s practically a bear hug.
Meanwhile, Trump has been relentless in his criticism of Comey, firing him early in his first term and branding him "one of the worst human beings" America has seen. The president has long dismissed the Russia investigation as a hoax, despite government reviews confirming Moscow’s interference in 2016 on behalf of his campaign. It’s no secret that Trump’s been itching for payback, and Comey’s been the target number one for his base.
On Thursday, the hammer dropped -- Comey was indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia on charges of making false statements and obstruction related to the Russia probe. This marks the first time a senior official from that long-closed investigation has faced prosecution. It’s a big win for Trump, who crowed, "JUSTICE FOR AMERICA!"
But let’s not pop the champagne just yet. The timing of this indictment, coming days after Trump publicly urged Bondi to go after Comey and other foes, raises eyebrows. In a Saturday social media rant, Trump demanded, "JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!" -- hardly the subtle nudge of an impartial leader.
Attorney General Pam Bondi, a known Trump loyalist, echoed the president’s sentiment with a stern "No one is above the law." FBI Director Kash Patel, another critic of the Russia probe, chimed in similarly. When the White House, DOJ, and FBI all sing the same tune, it’s tough not to wonder who’s calling the shots.
Concerns are mounting that the Justice Department is being weaponized against Trump’s political enemies. The White House’s unprecedented influence over prosecutorial decisions flies in the face of the DOJ’s foundational independence. This isn’t just a legal spat -- it’s a test of whether our institutions can withstand political pressure.
Adding fuel to the fire, the Eastern District of Virginia saw chaos last Friday with the resignation of chief prosecutor Erik Siebert, who hadn’t charged Comey despite pressure to target other Trump adversaries like New York Attorney General Letitia James. The next evening, Trump vented on Truth Social about the lack of prosecutions. Coincidence? You decide.
Trump quickly nominated Lindsey Halligan, a White House aide and personal lawyer with no prior federal prosecutor experience, as the new U.S. Attorney. This move only deepens skepticism about the impartiality of the office handling Comey’s case. It’s hard to see this as anything but a loyalty play.
Comey, for his part, isn’t backing down, stating, "My heart is broken for the Department of Justice but I have great confidence in the federal judicial system, and I’m innocent." He’s ready for a trial to clear his name. It’s a bold stance, but the stakes couldn’t be higher for the former FBI chief.
Trump, never one to mince words, told Fox News that Comey’s actions during the Russia probe "placed a cloud over the entire nation." He even suggested it could have sparked wars -- a dramatic claim, but it underscores the depth of his grievance. Hyperbole or not, Trump’s made it clear this is personal.
As this saga unfolds, the nation watches a collision of politics and justice. Comey’s indictment may satisfy some who’ve long called for accountability, but at what cost to the DOJ’s credibility? If Behar and Trump can agree on anything, maybe it’s that Comey’s past actions deserve scrutiny -- but let’s hope the courts, not political vendettas, have the final say.
