Rudy Giuliani has raised serious concerns over former FBI Director James Comey’s social media post, and about Comey’s family connections within the Department of Justice. Critics question whether these family ties could potentially compromise impact cases involving Trump. Should James Comey’s daughter job be at risk?
Comey’s Post Sparks Federal Investigation
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has expressed alarm over what he describes as a “dangerous escalation” by former FBI Director James Comey, pointing to a controversial social media post that appeared to target Donald Trump. The now-deleted Instagram photo showed seashells arranged to spell “86 47,” which many interpreted as a coded threat to the 47th president, with “86” being slang for removing or killing someone.
Federal authorities including the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and Secret Service have launched investigations into the post, treating it as a potential direct threat to Trump. After facing backlash, Comey removed the post and denied any malicious intent, but the image had already sparked widespread concern among Trump allies and supporters.
Rudy Giuliani Says Comey’s Call for Trump’s Assassination Raises Red Flags About His Daughter and Son-in-Law Working Under Pam Bondi’s DOJ https://t.co/ZYS3nCrDC3
— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) May 16, 2025
Family Ties Raise DOJ Integrity Questions
Giuliani’s concerns extend beyond the social media post to Comey’s family connections within the Department of Justice, particularly his daughter Maurene Comey. As an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York, Maurene Comey has been involved in several high-profile prosecutions, including cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Critics question whether these family connections could potentially influence DOJ operations, especially in matters related to President Trump. Social media reactions have included calls for Maurene Comey’s dismissal from her position, with commentators questioning why she continues to work for the DOJ given her father’s controversial actions.
Rudy Giuliani Says Comey’s Call for Trump’s Assassination Raises Red Flags About His Daughter and Son-in-Law Working Under Pam Bondi’s DOJ https://t.co/O1y6IC9oZr
— Steve Ferguson (@lsferguson) May 16, 2025
Growing Political Fallout
The controversy has escalated with Trump directly accusing the former FBI director of calling for his assassination. Political commentators have noted this incident represents a significant escalation in rhetoric from a former high-ranking law enforcement official who previously led investigations into Trump during his presidency.
Pam Bondi, recently appointed to lead Trump’s DOJ transition team, faces growing pressure to address questions about potential conflicts of interest within the department. Critics argue that maintaining family members of those perceived as hostile to Trump in sensitive DOJ positions could undermine efforts to ensure impartial administration of justice.