This was unexpected.
A growing number of conservatives are blasting former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele after he publicly defended James Comey and took a personal swipe at President Trump following Comey’s federal indictment.
During a segment on MSNBC’s The Weeknight, Steele accused Trump of being “so juvenile” and “insecure,” claiming the former president is the reason Comey now faces criminal charges.
“James Comey is just like any other American,” Steele argued. “He’s a private individual being dragged into a legal battle for no real reason. This is happening because one man is so insecure and immature in his mindset that this is the only way he knows how to respond.”
Steele — who once led the GOP but has since joined the anti-Trump establishment — admitted he’s “not a fan of Comey” due to his controversial actions during the 2016 election, but still accused Trump of “weaponizing” the system against political opponents.
“You don’t ever want the system weaponized against anyone,” Steele added. “Regardless of what they may have done or what you think of their actions.”
His comments came just hours after reports surfaced that an FBI agent was suspended for refusing to carry out a staged “perp walk” for Comey following his September 25 indictment.
⚖️ Comey’s Charges and What They Mean
According to prosecutors, Comey faces two felony counts:
- Making false statements to Congress
- Obstructing a congressional proceeding
Each count is punishable by up to five years behind bars, although as someone with no prior convictions, Comey could receive a lighter sentence.
The charges stem from Comey’s 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he allegedly misled Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) about the FBI’s role in the Trump–Russia investigation — a probe that many conservatives view as one of the biggest political witch hunts in American history.
Court filings show prosecutors filed the charges just days before the five-year statute of limitations expired, underscoring the seriousness of the case.
Comey’s arraignment is set for October 9 in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia.
🔥 Conservative Reaction: “Steele Just Exposed Himself”
Steele’s remarks have drawn outrage across conservative media, with many calling him “out of touch” and accusing him of siding with the deep state instead of standing up for Republican voters.
Political analysts say Steele’s defense of Comey — the same man who mishandled the Clinton email probe and targeted Trump’s 2016 campaign — reveals just how divided the GOP remains between America First conservatives and D.C. insiders.
“This is exactly why Trump’s movement took off,” one conservative strategist told The Post. “People are tired of weak Republicans defending the very swamp that tried to destroy him.”
🇺🇸 Bottom Line
Michael Steele’s defense of James Comey may have pleased liberal cable hosts, but for millions of Trump supporters, it’s another reminder of why the Republican establishment can’t be trusted.
As the legal fight unfolds, one thing is clear: President Trump’s America First agenda continues to expose the deep divide between career politicians and the grassroots patriots who put him in the White House.