Comey Breaks Silence After DOJ Fires His Daughter
James Comey cautioned about a “serious threat” to public confidence in federal law enforcement following the dismissal of his daughter, Maurene Comey, from her position as a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
In a video shared on Substack on Sunday, the former FBI director, who was dismissed by Donald Trump for misconduct during his first term, responded to his daughter’s termination last week, reiterating a familiar Democratic narrative that the president is persistently “attacking” the DOJ and compromising its autonomy.
Maurene Comey most recently oversaw the prosecution of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and previously played a significant role in the prominent cases against Jeffrey Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, as reported by Newsweek.
The DOJ did not disclose the reason for her termination. However, the timing—amid ongoing controversy and increasing skepticism regarding the management of the Epstein investigation—has intensified an already politically charged atmosphere, according to Newsweek.
James Comey stated that there exists a “reservoir of trust and credibility” within the DOJ, but it is jeopardized due to the department’s recent actions.
He recited a letter his daughter penned in response to her dismissal and remarked: “I don’t have much to add to that, except to say: the reservoir is in grave danger right now.”
He further stated, “Trump and the individuals who lead the Department of Justice are relentlessly attacking the dam day after day, attempting to transform it into just another gold-leaf-covered Trump subsidiary.
“Our greatest hope is that principled individuals will remain and heed Maureen’s request—have the courage to always do what is right. You may face termination for acting in that manner, but there is honor in that—and nothing but disgrace for those who fail to stand up,” Comey expressed.