Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has raised serious concerns about a social media post by former FBI Director James Comey. Giuliani has highlighted what he sees as a significant conflict of interest involving Comey’s daughter Maurene. What does this moment reveal about the ongoing threats President Trump continues to face?
Comey’s Controversial Post Triggers Security Concerns
Rudy Giuliani has called out what he describes as a “dangerous escalation” by former FBI Director James Comey following a social media post interpreted as threatening President Trump. The now-deleted Instagram photo showed a beach formation spelling “86 47,” widely understood as coded language suggesting the elimination of the 47th president, prompting immediate investigations by the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and Secret Service.
The controversial post gained significant attention before Comey removed it and subsequently denied any malicious intent behind the message. Federal authorities are treating the matter as a “direct threat” to President Trump, highlighting the seriousness with which threats against current presidents are taken in the current political climate.
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
DOJ Family Connections Raise Conflict of Interest Concerns
Giuliani’s concerns extend beyond the post itself to potential conflicts of interest involving Comey’s daughter, Maurene Comey, who serves as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York. Her position and involvement in high-profile cases, including prosecutions related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, have come under renewed scrutiny following her father’s controversial social media activity.
Critics question why Maurene Comey continues to hold her position within the Department of Justice given the current circumstances. Social media has erupted with calls for her dismissal, with commentator Laura Loomer directly questioning why Attorney General Pam Bondi hasn’t taken action, writing: “Why does James Comey’s daughter still work for the DOJ? Why hasn’t Blondi fired her?”
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
Public Reaction and Broader Implications
The situation has triggered substantial public reaction, with many expressing concern about potential nepotism and conflicts of interest within federal law enforcement. Kyle Becker highlighted Maurene Comey’s role in other controversial cases, noting: “Maureen Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was a prosecutor on the Epstein case and is now a prosecutor in the Diddy case. There has been no justice for victims and almost no arrests made in either of these high-profile cases.”
This controversy emerges as the Trump administration continues to implement its promised DOJ reforms and faces ongoing challenges in ensuring departmental impartiality. The incident has become a rallying point for those concerned about potential political biases within federal law enforcement agencies and raises questions about whether additional measures are needed to prevent conflicts of interest when family members of high-profile political figures hold positions of authority within the justice system.