The president’s statements and social media posts disparaging the former FBI director could persuade a judge that the case is a "vindictive" prosecution.

Trump recently demanded that Attorney General Pam Bondi bring charges against the former FBI director, saying the delay was bad for his "reputation."

Former FBI Director James Comey is a longtime critic of US President Donald Trump and testified against him in 2020.

The criminal case against Comey fulfils the president's desire to seek retribution and further raises concerns about abuse of power.

The US president has called for prosecutions against his enemies in recent social media posts

The president’s statements and social media posts disparaging the former FBI director could persuade a judge that the case is a "vindictive" prosecution.

Legal experts say his comments about the former FBI director and the unusual lead-up to this week's indictment could make it hard to win in court.

Andrew Weissmann spotted an "unusual" move that should give "everyone pause" following the president's pressure campaign.