James Comey Was the Worst FBI Director in History Due to His Misconduct
Source: Thomas Baker. "James Comey Will Be Convicted — By History." May 6, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues that James Comey was a terrible FBI director who repeatedly overstepped his authority and damaged the FBI's reputation. Even if he beats current criminal charges, history will judge him harshly for his misconduct during the Clinton email case and Trump-Russia investigation.
Conclusion
James Comey will be convicted by history as the worst FBI director ever, regardless of current criminal proceedings
Premises
- Comey usurped prosecutorial authority by announcing no charges against Clinton while simultaneously criticizing her conduct in July 2016
- Comey initiated the Trump-Russia investigation (Crossfire Hurricane) based on insufficient evidence - merely a secondhand rumor from George Papadopoulos
- Comey leaked his own memo of conversations with Trump to achieve a personally desired outcome, which was unauthorized disclosure
- Comey signed FISA warrant applications against Carter Page that misled the court by omitting exculpatory evidence and relying on the fabricated Steele dossier
- The Durham report concluded that Crossfire Hurricane did not meet the required threshold of 'predicate information' under Attorney General Guidelines
Assumptions
- FBI directors should strictly adhere to their investigative role and not usurp prosecutorial functions
- Criminal investigations require substantial probable cause, not mere rumors or speculation
- FISA warrants against US citizens require complete honesty with the court
- Historical judgment is more important than current legal proceedings for assessing leadership legacy
- The FBI's reputation and institutional integrity are paramount concerns