Former FBI Director James Comey, a disgraced figure long accused of politicizing the bureau, is once again at the center of controversy after posting a cryptic Instagram image that many interpreted as a veiled threat against President Donald Trump. The photo, which depicted shell casings arranged to spell “8647,” sparked immediate backlash, with Trump administration officials launching an investigation into its intent. Instead of taking full accountability, Comey shamelessly shifted blame onto the Trump administration, calling the scrutiny a “distraction” during a defensive interview with MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace—a network notorious for its anti-Trump bias.
Comey’s Weak Defense Falls Flat
When pressed by Wallace about whether he regretted the post, Comey offered a mealy-mouthed response, lamenting only the “distraction” rather than the disturbing implications of his actions. “Well, I regret the distraction and the controversy around it,” Comey said, dismissing the outrage as an overreaction. “But again, it’s hard to have regret about something that even in hindsight looks to me to be totally innocent.” His flimsy excuse—that he and his wife thought the number “86” was merely restaurant slang for removing a menu item—strains credulity. Given Comey’s history of weaponizing his position against Trump, his claim of innocence rings hollow.
The Secret Service, taking the matter seriously, contacted Comey for an interview, which he claims to have cooperated with. Yet, his belated attempt to walk back the post with a Friday statement—“I didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence of any kind so I took the post down”—does little to absolve him. If anything, it underscores his reckless disregard for the consequences of his actions, a pattern all too familiar from his time at the FBI.
Liberal Media Shields Comey While Attacking Trump
While the liberal media rushes to downplay Comey’s actions, their hypocrisy is glaring. Imagine if a conservative figure had posted such an image—outlets like MSNBC and CNN would be demanding immediate arrest and prosecution. Instead, Wallace gave Comey a soft platform to deflect blame, further proving the left’s double standard. Meanwhile, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard rightly called for accountability, stating on Fox News that Comey should be arrested for what appears to be a direct threat against the president.
Comey’s dismissive response to Gabbard’s remarks—“It says something more depressing about the leadership of our current administration. And I just shrug because that’s ridiculous”—only highlights his arrogance. The Trump administration, in contrast, has taken swift action to ensure the safety of the president, who has already survived two assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign. The first, by Thomas Matthew Crooks at a Pennsylvania rally, left Trump with a grazed ear, while the second, by Ryan Routh in Florida, was another chilling reminder of the violent rhetoric fueled by the left.
White House Fires Back
The White House did not hold back in condemning Comey’s actions. Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields issued a scathing statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation, calling out Comey’s “incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome.” “His recent doubling down on incomprehensible and dangerous rhetoric directed at President Trump underscores his derangement and commitment to divisiveness and politics rather than loyalty to the country,” Fields said. “The appropriate federal agencies are investigating his inexcusable actions and will take prompt action if warranted.”
The stark contrast between the Trump administration’s decisive response and the liberal media’s coddling of Comey could not be clearer. While the left continues to protect its own, President Trump remains focused on leading the nation despite relentless attacks—both rhetorical and physical.