"KAITLAN COLLINS: Tonight, James Comey is hitting back at the Trump administration's criminal case against him. And the former FBI Director's biggest weapon appears to be the President's own words. Comey's lawyers included a 60-page attachment in their legal filing today to get this case tossed. It's a list of all of these social media posts that you see right here, on your screen."
"DONALD TRUMP, PRESIDENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: What James Comey did was illegal. And in the meantime, Comey and all these guys are walking around. Where's Comey? Why where is Comey? In the meantime, Comey walks around making book deals. Why didn't Mueller investigate Comey? Just think about Comey and these characters. (CHEERING) TRUMP: Think about Comey and the gang."
Kaitlan Collins opened her CNN show by presenting social media posts and video clips that Comey's lawyers included in a 60-page attachment seeking dismissal of criminal charges. The filing argues the President's public comments amount to vindictive or malicious prosecution. Comey has pleaded not guilty to two counts of lying to Congress and obstruction. The motion focuses on alleged prosecutorial vindictiveness rather than the specific facts of the charges. Video clips show repeated public attacks by the President calling Comey a liar and leaker, questioning investigations, and urging action against Comey. Legal experts noted that sustained public hostility could support Comey's motion.
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