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From the Right · Watch · October 27, 2026

Oct 26 ยท The Justice Department charges former FBI Director James Comey for a third time

Timcast IRL: James Comey faces new Espionage Act CHARGES, as the Trump DOJ ramps up its crackdown on the Deep State

Grade D (64/100). Tim Pool reads the charging document on air, then the panel debates whether the case is red meat for the base before the midterms and turns to Ilhan Omar

D: Mixes in the reporter's opinion and uses loaded words.

  • Adds the reporter's own opinion or claims as fact (minus 24 points): [1:42] 'I'm assuming that the Trump DOJ is doing all of this a week out for the midterms' (host's own speculation about motive, no support given)
  • Uses loaded words (minus 12 points): [1:32] 'these people are corrupt' (host's own voice)

Splits: Tim Pool reads the charging document on air, then the panel debates whether the case is red meat for the base before the midterms and turns to Ilhan Omar

Timcast IRL: James Comey faces new Espionage Act CHARGES, as the Trump DOJ ramps up its crackdown on the Deep State

Same story: CBS News, NewsNation

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