James Comey is indicted — and MAGA media is absolutely thrilled.

While news outlets highlight the unprecedented nature of the Comey charges, the connection to President Trump's pressure campaign, and the possibility that Comey will prevail in court, pro-Trump media outlets are just savoring this moment for all that it represents. Two words come to mind: Punishment and payback.

Those ideas animate many (not all, but many) conservative commentators and influencers. They've been telling viewers and readers for years about all the ways Trump's agenda has been hindered by a "deep state." And now they're telling people that there is cause to celebrate.

I liked the way The Economist framed things this morning: "Most Americans have happily forgotten the twists and turns of Russiagate. Not Donald Trump. That years-long government probe — concerning his 2016 presidential campaign’s contacts with Russians — was a crucible for the president. In his mind it was a deep-state conspiracy to derail his first term. Ever since he has talked about payback. Now he is trying to get it."