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Jul 29, 2026 President Trump and Secret Service agents were accused of directing surveillance and a prosecution against James Comey over a social media post Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The allegations suggested information-gathering and criminal process were being used in a politically charged way against a prominent critic.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- Motion to Dismiss Filed in Comey Case — Lawyers for former FBI director James Comey filed a motion to dismiss a criminal case against him in federal court in North Carolina.
- Trump Admin Directed Law Enforcement in Comey Probe — The Trump administration directed Secret Service agents to surveil James Comey's phone following his Instagram post that led to his indictment.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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