President Donald Trump just dropped a bombshell that’s sure to rattle the halls of Washington’s old guard.
In a recent interview with the Daily Caller, Trump made it clear he wouldn’t lose sleep over seeing former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan in handcuffs on live television, tying their potential arrests to alleged misdeeds during the Obama-era investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election, as The Hill reports.
Speaking to reporter Reagan Reese, Trump didn’t hold back on his frustration with what’s often called the “Russiagate” probe, a deep dive into supposed Russian meddling in the 2016 vote.
Trump’s strong stance on past probes
“There should be [arrests]. What they did is a disgrace,” Trump declared, pointing fingers at unnamed players in the investigation for actions he labeled as cheating and lying.
Well, that’s a gauntlet thrown down if there ever was one—turns out, in Trump’s view, accountability isn’t just a buzzword but a necessity for those who, as he sees it, undermined the country with “evil things.”
While Trump insisted he’s staying out of any active probe, he was quick to note he’s got the right to jump in if he chooses, yet prefers to keep his hands clean for now.
Comey, Brennan under microscope
When Reese pressed him specifically on Comey and Brennan, asking if he’d be fine seeing them arrested on live TV, Trump’s response was ice-cold: “Would not bother me at all.”
That’s not just a soundbite; it’s a signal that Trump and his allies aren’t letting go of grievances tied to the 2016 election scrutiny, viewing it as a personal and political attack orchestrated by intelligence insiders.
Though Trump avoided naming names beyond the reporter’s prompting or guessing timelines for any arrests, his broader message was unmistakable — those involved in the probe should face consequences.
Allies echo president’s sentiments
Adding fuel to the fire, CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently made referrals to the Justice Department targeting Comey, Brennan, and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, alleging their actions around the 2016 election were part of a “hoax.”
Trump’s camp has long argued that intelligence reviews from that era were crafted to cast doubt on his victory, a claim that keeps resurfacing as a rallying cry against perceived deep-state overreach.
Meanwhile, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released two batches of documents related to the 2016 election, though they offered little fresh insight into Russia’s efforts to sway the vote.
Unresolved questions remain
Interestingly, the latest document drop didn’t shake the core finding of the original probe — that Russia did indeed launch a significant campaign to influence the 2016 election outcome.
Yet, for Trump and his supporters, the focus isn’t on Russia but on what they see as a witch hunt by domestic actors, a narrative that continues to drive calls for justice against figures like Comey and Brennan.
If arrests do come, as Trump seems to hope, it’ll be a stark reminder that political battles in Washington aren’t just fought with words — they can end with handcuffs, and perhaps a live audience to boot.
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Author: Mae Slater
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