DOJ defends Trump Truth Social post as Comey seeks to have case dismissed

"The defendant spins a tale that requires leaps of logic and a big dose of cynicism, then he calls the President's post a direct admission," they continued. "There is no direct admission of discriminatory purpose. To the contrary, the only direct admission from the President is that DOJ officials decided whether to prosecute, not him."

"They're all guilty as hell," he said. "They impeached me twice, and indicted me (5 times!), OVER NOTHING. JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!"

Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury in late September on charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. He pleaded not guilty.

The Justice Department maintains that Halligan's appointment as interim U.S. attorney was lawful, arguing that it was in line with federal statute and the Constitution's Appointments Clause.