James Comey.
American lawyer and 7th director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (born 1960)
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What's happening
Active this week
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Democrats warned against political persecution tactics involving James Comey.Some support1 report
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Past investigations are setting precedents for current scrutiny involving Ilhan Omar, Eric Swalwell, and James Comey.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration is reportedly targeting James Comey regarding political criticism, leveraging his background as former FBI Director.Well supported12 reports4 developments inside
Earlier this month
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James Comey is under investigation regarding his mishandling of classified information and alleged leaks to the New York Times. His former advisor and friend, Daniel Richman, is also involved in the inquiry.Some support2 reports
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James Comey criticized the Republican retribution campaign while the Justice Department pursued a case against him.Some support1 report
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James Comey challenged Donald Trump's presidential conduct regarding existing charges.Well supported5 reports
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Harry Reid accused James Comey of a campaign coverup, coinciding with the connection of England and Europe via a new tunnel.Some support1 report
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Minnesota residents face Medicare plan cancellations and price hikes, while James Comey challenges Trump's detractors in a legal matter.Some support1 report
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Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony defined a House investigation, while federal agents searched Ilhan Omar's home and the DOJ attempted to prosecute James Comey.Some support4 reports
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CNN reports on Trump's political targeting, James Comey's indictment over an Instagram post, and Letitia James's second home.Some support2 reports
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Lindsey Halligan's charges against James Comey and Letitia James were dismissed by the court.Some support1 report
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Trump administration targets Ilhan Omar for scrutiny and pushes prosecutions against James Comey.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Trump pushed prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James, and targeted Somali immigrants in Minnesota.Well supported5 reports
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Homeland Security conducted a search of a Congress representative's residence while James Comey was involved in DOJ criminal cases.Some support1 report
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HSI allegedly leaked details of an operation to Fox News, while political figures discussed past interventions by James Comey.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Investigations into James Comey and Letitia James have begun, reportedly stemming from actions taken under Donald Trump's agenda.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Trump made political attacks regarding potential prosecution alongside other political figures, including James Comey and Susan Rice.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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James Comey is facing arraignment regarding threats made while using social media to discuss political messages in New Bern.Well supported10 reports
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Laws regarding political speech and legal accountability are being discussed involving Andrew Weissmann and James Comey.Some support1 report
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Trump targeted Comey with political prosecutions, while Trump directed Pam Bondi to prosecute political enemies.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Trump accused Biden of weaponizing the DOJ, while Jamie Raskin criticized Trump's attacks and cited Comey, James, and Schiff in DOJ discussions.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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James Comey and Dan Piraro are involved in discussions regarding the calls for the removal of the Electoral College.Some support1 report
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The DOJ indicted James Comey and Letitia James in retribution prosecutions, while Donald Trump expressed animus toward Jack Smith.Well supported7 reports
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James Comey, a nominee attorney general, Ghislaine Maxwell, Cassidy Hutchinson, and others are involved in investigations into the Epstein case, including interviews and oversight of file releases.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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Trump nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general, and Blanche subsequently pursued political indictments against James Comey.Well supported4 reports
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Trump's actions are affecting election dynamics, while Comey's investigation has forced Clinton to refocus, amidst commentary on Trump's tactics.Some support4 reports
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On September 9, Trump addressed multiple issues: viewing Pence's refusal as a challenge, preaching against vengeance based on Jesus' teachings, and using political power to target Comey's career.Some support2 reports
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The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating a grand conspiracy involving Donald Trump, with James Comey as a key figure.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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James Comey investigated ties between Trump's campaign and Russia.Some support1 report
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Comey is a prominent political foe of Trump, and he has shared memos regarding conversations with the President.Some support1 report
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Daniel Richman is identified as a longtime friend and advisor to James Comey.Some support4 reports
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Showtime produced a biographical mini-series about James Comey, starring Jeff Daniels, while Comey vacationed in North Carolina.Some support1 report
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James Comey posted a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach, referencing threats about his presidential status.Well supported28 reports
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The administration allegedly used criminal process to punish James Comey.Well supported5 reports
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James Comey used Instagram to post an alleged threatening photo against Donald Trump, leading to an indictment.Well supported29 reports
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An investigation into election interference and meddling involving James Comey and Andrew Mccabe has been launched.Some support1 report
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Trump initiated criminal cases against Comey, threatened political opponents, and deployed federal troops to Memphis and Portland.Some support2 reports
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Emil Bove was appointed to a justice role following the tenure of James Comey, impacted by presidential actions.Some support2 reports
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Jack Smith secured the indictment of James Comey and replaced Bondi as attorney general, sparking political conflict.Some support2 reports
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The FBI used FISA warrants on Carter Page and management fired James Comey in May 2017.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Investigation into the firing of the FBI Director and questions regarding potential orders from the Kremlin.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration is reportedly using the Lincoln Memorial site for political incidents, drawing parallels between the current situation, James Comey's tenure, and Stalin's regime.Some support1 report
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Todd Blanche was involved in the indictment of James Comey, met with Ghislaine Maxwell, and was hired by Donald Trump to handle the Epstein files.Some support1 report
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Trump appoints Blanche as chief attorney amid Comey indictment and political challenges from Tillis and Durbin.Some support1 report
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Database searches linked to organized crime trial transcripts, involving Sentinel, Mafia, and high-profile political figures.Some support1 report
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Both James Comey and Donald Trump are linked to the controversy surrounding the code '8647'.Well supported3 reports
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Judge ruled on the case against James Comey facing charges related to comments about the presidency.Some support1 report1 development inside
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James Comey posted a photo on Instagram, reaffirming his long-standing opposition to Donald Trump.Some support1 report
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Comey briefed Trump regarding the Steele Dossier and a scare involving a right-wing terrorist cell.Some support1 report
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Podesta argued media coverage of Trump was favorable, while advisers blamed James Comey for the 2016 election loss.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Comey investigated Hillary Clinton regarding her handling of emails.Well supported3 reports
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The DOJ sought indictments against Donald Trump while discussing grand jury failures and misconduct.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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In 2016, James Comey spoke at the Brookings Institution to criticize Apple's encryption practices.Some support1 report
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A potential $300 billion slush fund is mentioned in connection with a trial against the Department of Justice, involving Iran, Comey, and Kash Patel.Some support1 report
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Authors discuss fundamental breaks in the legal system, noting the DOJ's alleged use to target enemies and reward allies.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump referenced James Comey's Instagram account after a Trump administration official cited vandalism to a pool.Well supported4 reports
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President Trump referenced James Comey in connection to vandalism.Some support2 reports
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Carter Page sued James Comey over alleged unlawful spying, amid an investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.Well supported3 reports
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James Comey was charged with threatening Donald Trump following an incident at the National Mall.Well supported4 reports
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Figures credited with preventing police state; both figures influence US political discourse.Some support1 report
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Around James Comey this week
News at the entities that move James Comey most-
Donald Trump OperationalNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves James Comey
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department StructuralJackson and Baton Rouge were selected for the Model Cities Initiative, receiving a $63 million DOJ grant.Moves James Comey
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Blanche TransactionalBlanche opened a sensory gym in Bergenfield and had clients in Tribeca and Chelsea.Moves James Comey
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committee Shared contextA committee in Ghana raised concerns regarding the theft of equipment.Moves James Comey
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FBI StructuralYaroch, a former FBI employee, considered moving to Europe and lined up travel to Portugal.Moves James Comey
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Todd Blanche StructuralStanley Woodward co-chairs a unit reporting to Todd Blanche, which was shaped by a prior AI task force for US enforcement.Moves James Comey
Connections
The 40 strongest of 101, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
The relationship is defined by active political and legal conflict, involving investigations and charges initiated by Trump's administration against Comey.
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FBI Structural
James Comey served as the director of the FBI and was subject to institutional oversight and investigation by the agency.
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department Structural
The Department of Justice formally investigated and pursued criminal charges against James Comey.
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Blanche Transactional
Blanche initiated legal action resulting in the indictment of James Comey.
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Carter Page Transactional
Carter Page initiated a lawsuit against James Comey regarding alleged unlawful spying and surveillance during the Russia probe.
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Hillary Clinton Transactional
Comey investigated Clinton regarding her use of a personal email server, leading to subsequent reactions from Clinton.
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Jeffrey Epstein Transactional
Comey initiated legal action resulting in the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
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committee Shared context
James Comey heads the committee tasked with government oversight.
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Barack Obama Structural
James Comey served as an official during Barack Obama's administration, a relationship referenced in current political contexts.
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Todd Blanche Structural
Todd Blanche is providing ongoing legal representation and navigating legal conflicts involving James Comey.
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Patrick Fitzgerald Operational
Fitzgerald serves as legal counsel and representative for Comey in ongoing legal proceedings.
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New York Times Transactional
James Comey supplied the New York Times with memos and allegedly leaked national defense information.
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Hillary Transactional
Comey reopened the email investigation into Hillary Clinton's case.
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Blanche Structural
Blanche held a supervisory role, overseeing investigations and targeting James Comey.
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Patrick Fitzgerald Operational
Fitzgerald provides professional defense counsel services to Comey.
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Daniel Richman Operational
Richman served as Comey's advisor and friend and is currently involved in inquiries regarding Comey's alleged disclosures.
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Louise W. Flanagan Structural
A was subject to a ruling by B in a specific case.
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John Ashcroft Structural
Comey served as Deputy Attorney General under Ashcroft.
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Blanche Operational
Blanche oversaw investigations and attempted to prosecute James Comey.
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Adam Schiff Operational
Both individuals are subjects of investigation by the justice department.
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John Bolton Operational
The evidence suggests a competitive dynamic where the professional/political cases of Comey and Bolton are compared and pitted against each other.
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Instagram Shared context
James Comey utilized Instagram as a medium to publish political statements, photos, and alleged threats.
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supreme court Transactional
Comey is engaged in a legal challenge regarding the Supreme Court's use of precedent in his case.
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Clinton Operational
Comey's investigation directly influenced Clinton to refocus her efforts.
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Andrew Weissmann Operational
The entities are linked through a competitive dynamic concerning their roles in high-profile matters of legal accountability.
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Emil Bove Transactional
Emil Bove was appointed following the tenure of James Comey.
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Smartmatic Operational
they act on each other directly
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John Bolton Operational
The relationship is characterized by mutual adversarial action, as both individuals are described as indicted political foes.
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Kash Patel Operational
Patel's office has been involved in legal cases and investigations concerning James Comey.
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Jack Smith Transactional
Jack Smith secured an indictment against James Comey.
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Sentinel Operational
An investigator (implied to be Comey) utilized the Sentinel database for references pertaining to the 2016 investigation.
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Ghislaine Maxwell Transactional
James Comey prosecuted Ghislaine Maxwell in high-profile cases.
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John Bolton Mentioned together
Both individuals were grouped together as critics and targets of political scrutiny from the Trump administration.
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Harry Litman Mentioned together
Harry Litman references James Comey's professional experience regarding DOJ corruption issues.
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Harry Reid Operational
Harry Reid accused James Comey of a campaign coverup.
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Jason Reding Quiñones Shared context
Both individuals are subjects of scrutiny within a major ongoing investigation.
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Erik Siebert Operational
Erik Siebert was reluctant to charge James Comey in an investigative context.
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Lindsey Halligan Transactional
Lindsey Halligan filed charges against James Comey, which were later dismissed.
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Republicans Operational
James Comey criticized the Republican party's retribution campaign.
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Democrats Mentioned together
The Democrats issued a warning regarding political persecution tactics in the context of political discourse.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
10 events- James Comey criticized the Republican retribution campaign while the Justice Department pursued a case against him.
- Harry Reid accused James Comey of a campaign coverup, coinciding with the connection of England and Europe via a new tunnel.
- Minnesota residents face Medicare plan cancellations and price hikes, while James Comey challenges Trump's detractors in a legal matter.
- Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony defined a House investigation, while federal agents searched Ilhan Omar's home and the DOJ attempted to prosecute James Comey.
- CNN reports on Trump's political targeting, James Comey's indictment over an Instagram post, and Letitia James's second home.
- Lindsey Halligan's charges against James Comey and Letitia James were dismissed by the court.
- Trump administration targets Ilhan Omar for scrutiny and pushes prosecutions against James Comey.
- Trump pushed prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James, and targeted Somali immigrants in Minnesota.
- Homeland Security conducted a search of a Congress representative's residence while James Comey was involved in DOJ criminal cases.
- HSI allegedly leaked details of an operation to Fox News, while political figures discussed past interventions by James Comey.
September 2026
5 events- Laws regarding political speech and legal accountability are being discussed involving Andrew Weissmann and James Comey.
- James Comey and Dan Piraro are involved in discussions regarding the calls for the removal of the Electoral College.
- Trump's actions are affecting election dynamics, while Comey's investigation has forced Clinton to refocus, amidst commentary on Trump's tactics.
- On September 9, Trump addressed multiple issues: viewing Pence's refusal as a challenge, preaching against vengeance based on Jesus' teachings, and using political power to target Comey's career.
- James Comey investigated ties between Trump's campaign and Russia.
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August 2026
15 events- James Comey is under investigation regarding his mishandling of classified information and alleged leaks to the New York Times. His former advisor and friend, Daniel Richman, is also involved in the inquiry.
- Trump targeted Comey with political prosecutions, while Trump directed Pam Bondi to prosecute political enemies.
- James Comey, a nominee attorney general, Ghislaine Maxwell, Cassidy Hutchinson, and others are involved in investigations into the Epstein case, including interviews and oversight of file releases.
- Comey is a prominent political foe of Trump, and he has shared memos regarding conversations with the President.
- Daniel Richman is identified as a longtime friend and advisor to James Comey.
- Showtime produced a biographical mini-series about James Comey, starring Jeff Daniels, while Comey vacationed in North Carolina.
- An investigation into election interference and meddling involving James Comey and Andrew Mccabe has been launched.
- Trump initiated criminal cases against Comey, threatened political opponents, and deployed federal troops to Memphis and Portland.
- Emil Bove was appointed to a justice role following the tenure of James Comey, impacted by presidential actions.
- Jack Smith secured the indictment of James Comey and replaced Bondi as attorney general, sparking political conflict.
- The FBI used FISA warrants on Carter Page and management fired James Comey in May 2017.
- Investigation into the firing of the FBI Director and questions regarding potential orders from the Kremlin.
- The Trump administration is reportedly using the Lincoln Memorial site for political incidents, drawing parallels between the current situation, James Comey's tenure, and Stalin's regime.
- Todd Blanche was involved in the indictment of James Comey, met with Ghislaine Maxwell, and was hired by Donald Trump to handle the Epstein files.
- Trump appoints Blanche as chief attorney amid Comey indictment and political challenges from Tillis and Durbin.
July 2026
13 events- The Trump administration is reportedly targeting James Comey regarding political criticism, leveraging his background as former FBI Director.
- James Comey challenged Donald Trump's presidential conduct regarding existing charges.
- Trump accused Biden of weaponizing the DOJ, while Jamie Raskin criticized Trump's attacks and cited Comey, James, and Schiff in DOJ discussions.
- The DOJ indicted James Comey and Letitia James in retribution prosecutions, while Donald Trump expressed animus toward Jack Smith.
- The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating a grand conspiracy involving Donald Trump, with James Comey as a key figure.
- The administration allegedly used criminal process to punish James Comey.
- Database searches linked to organized crime trial transcripts, involving Sentinel, Mafia, and high-profile political figures.
- James Comey posted a photo on Instagram, reaffirming his long-standing opposition to Donald Trump.
- Comey briefed Trump regarding the Steele Dossier and a scare involving a right-wing terrorist cell.
- Podesta argued media coverage of Trump was favorable, while advisers blamed James Comey for the 2016 election loss.
- Comey investigated Hillary Clinton regarding her handling of emails.
- In 2016, James Comey spoke at the Brookings Institution to criticize Apple's encryption practices.
- A potential $300 billion slush fund is mentioned in connection with a trial against the Department of Justice, involving Iran, Comey, and Kash Patel.
June 2026
15 events- Investigations into James Comey and Letitia James have begun, reportedly stemming from actions taken under Donald Trump's agenda.
- Trump made political attacks regarding potential prosecution alongside other political figures, including James Comey and Susan Rice.
- James Comey is facing arraignment regarding threats made while using social media to discuss political messages in New Bern.
- Trump nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general, and Blanche subsequently pursued political indictments against James Comey.
- James Comey posted a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach, referencing threats about his presidential status.
- James Comey used Instagram to post an alleged threatening photo against Donald Trump, leading to an indictment.
- Both James Comey and Donald Trump are linked to the controversy surrounding the code '8647'.
- Judge ruled on the case against James Comey facing charges related to comments about the presidency.
- The DOJ sought indictments against Donald Trump while discussing grand jury failures and misconduct.
- Authors discuss fundamental breaks in the legal system, noting the DOJ's alleged use to target enemies and reward allies.
- Donald Trump referenced James Comey's Instagram account after a Trump administration official cited vandalism to a pool.
- President Trump referenced James Comey in connection to vandalism.
- Carter Page sued James Comey over alleged unlawful spying, amid an investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.
- James Comey was charged with threatening Donald Trump following an incident at the National Mall.
- Figures credited with preventing police state; both figures influence US political discourse.