BURLINGTON, VT—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) tonight released the following statement on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey:

“President Trump and his totally disgraceful Justice Department—led by Attorney General Pam Bondi—has reached a new low by indicting former FBI Director James Comey. The basis of the indictment is straightforward: President Trump regards Mr. Comey as a political adversary. This Justice Department is not only a political arm of the White House, but a retribution machine for a vengeful president. America deserves better.”

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