Former FBI chief warns Republicans not to dismantle the Deep State – but is it really about justice, or protecting his own legacy?
Former FBI Director James Comey is back in the headlines—this time warning Republicans that they’ll “deeply regret” cleaning house at the Department of Justice under President Trump’s leadership. In a heated interview on MSNBC, Comey lashed out at Trump’s efforts to purge political corruption, saying Democrats will strike back if the bureaucratic status quo is disturbed.
Comey’s comments came after the DOJ’s Office of Public Integrity—a unit conservatives have long accused of protecting Democrat elites—was finally shut down. Instead of applauding efforts to hold public officials accountable across the board, Comey defended the office as a “neutral” institution, insisting it kept prosecutions consistent “no matter who’s in charge.”
🔍 A Bureaucracy Built on Partisan Protection?
But critics say the Office of Public Integrity became a shield for Democrat wrongdoing and a weapon against conservative politicians. For years, whistleblowers and watchdog groups have pointed to selective enforcement, where left-wing figures walk free and right-leaning officials face endless investigations.
Comey’s own track record includes the now-infamous Crossfire Hurricane probe, the mishandling of the Clinton email investigation, and a suspiciously cozy relationship with the media. So his sudden concern about “precedent” is raising eyebrows among Americans who remember years of deep state abuses.
🐚 The “86 47” Controversy
Comey also found himself under Secret Service scrutiny after posting a cryptic image on social media. The photo showed seashells spelling out “86 47”—a message interpreted by many, including President Trump himself, as a veiled call for violence. While Comey denies any malicious intent, the timing and symbolism were hard to ignore.
In response, Trump stated plainly that the Justice Department would investigate the incident. For many conservatives, it’s a welcome sign that accountability is finally returning to Washington.
🔥 “This Is Burning Down the House”
Comey didn’t hold back in his MSNBC appearance, comparing Trump’s reform efforts to arson. “This is like burning down the house,” he said, “and then standing in front of the pile of ashes saying, yeah, we really did need to retile the guest bath.”
But to millions of Americans—especially older voters who’ve seen Washington corruption spiral out of control—Comey’s metaphor falls flat. After years of political targeting, censorship, and lies from the so-called public servants, tearing down the rot is exactly what’s needed.
✅ The Bottom Line
President Trump is doing what past presidents wouldn’t: draining the swamp, restoring faith in our institutions, and holding the political class to account. James Comey’s complaints aren’t about justice—they’re about losing control.
And if Democrats are worried about precedent? Maybe they should’ve thought of that before turning the DOJ into a political weapon.