At this point, it turns out that Banker Gangster Comey was lying.
Some say that he did the best he could because of orders from the white hut, and being told that if he did recommend charges that Odongface would simply issue an Executive Edict and she would evade all charges.
Or he could simply pardon her. And if the majority of people have a problem with that, so what? He is in no danger of being arrested or charged in any way or at any time.
Or simply covering his own backside -and possibly the chances of him remaining breathing in the future as opposed to a sudden cessation thereof should he make the wrong recommendation...