“Comey is a DIRTY Cop” - Grand Jury INDICTS James Comey

The discussion centers around the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Initial reactions expressed hope for accountability, questioning if Comey had surrendered to the police. CNN reported that Comey had indeed turned himself in at a federal courthouse in Virginia, facing new charges related to a social media post. The controversial post was an Instagram photo from last year, showing seashells on a beach spelling out "8647." "86" is slang for "getting rid of" or "cutting someone off," and Trump is the 47th president. Prosecutors interpret this as a clear threat, while Comey maintains his innocence. He stated, "nothing has changed with me. I'm still innocent. I'm still not afraid. And I still believe in the independent federal judiciary." Donald Trump weighed in, calling Comey a "dirty cop" who "cheated on the elections" and tried to help Hillary Clinton by dismissing important matters. Trump asserted that Comey created tremendous danger for politicians. It's clarified that Comey's indictment came from a grand jury, not the Department of Justice, after hearing evidence. The two-count indictment alleges "knowingly and willfully making a threat to take the life and to inflict bodily harm on the president" and "knowingly and willfully transmitting an interstate commerce a threat to kill the president" via social media. The Department of Justice is also pushing to seize Comey's profits from his crime book, as prosecutors believe the threat was posted to boost book sales. The indictment notes the threat was posted five days before the book's release on May 2nd, 2025, and surrounded by book promotion on his Instagram. The indictment demands forfeiture of any property derived from the offense. The book itself, titled "Comey," is described as a legal thriller where a US attorney tries to take down a far-right media personality, Samuel Buchanan, who vilifies "intellectuals, immigrants, and people of color." The book describes Buchanan signaling out enemies by name, leading to fans killing or injuring foes, which is seen as a "dog whistle" mirroring Comey's own actions. A point of contention is that AI chatbots like ChatGPT are reportedly denying Comey's indictment, with one user's bot stating, "No. James Comey has not been indicted. There's no confirmed charge from the US Department of Justice. No court ruling." This is presented as an example of denial, despite the grand jury's actions. The speaker expresses satisfaction that "something is happening," especially given Comey has not been pardoned. Todd Blanch, a legal figure, is credited for making significant progress in less than a month, including investigations into other figures like Fauci's adviser and Cassidy Hutchinson. A Justice Department filing included an arrest warrant for Comey, issued by the grand jury, not the DOJ. The process will proceed with an arraignment. The speaker criticizes media reporting for "gotcha questions" and a lack of basic research. He connects Comey's actions to broader societal issues, referencing a manifesto by Cole Thomas Allen, and arguing that leaders like Comey, by making such "angry statements," contribute to an environment where individuals feel enabled or validated to act violently. He dismisses the idea that Comey "stumbled" upon the 8647 message, calling it a deliberate act. Comey's surrender is viewed as a strategic move to avoid a public "perp walk" and keep the process quiet, thereby controlling the narrative. The speaker reminds listeners of Comey's controversial past actions, including his role in the Hillary Clinton email scandal and the Russia collusion narrative. Another individual argues that the indictment is being "overblown" and benefits Comey by making him relevant again. They recall how Comey's actions regarding Hillary Clinton's emails before the 2016 election were widely seen as contributing to Trump's victory, suggesting that "two things can be true at once" – Comey is playing dumb about the meaning of "8647," while the political impact of his actions is complex. The segment concludes with a commercial for "Future Looks Bright" shoes.