Shocking evidence reveals former FBI Director James Comey’s role in leaking classified information to the New York Times. Federal prosecutors have uncovered proof that Comey authorized leaks before the 2016 presidential election, exposing a troubling abuse of power, as Just the News reports. This betrayal of trust demands scrutiny, not a free pass.
In October 2016, Comey allegedly greenlit the leak of sensitive information to the Times, as revealed by recently declassified FBI memos. These documents, uncovered by FBI Director Kash Patel, point to a deliberate effort to shape public narratives. Such actions undermine the integrity of our institutions.
The memos, initially redacted by the Justice Department, were fully disclosed by Attorney General Pam Bondi in August. They detail how James Baker, then-FBI general counsel, shared classified details with reporters, believing Comey’s chief of staff, James Rybicki, relayed the director’s orders. This cozy relationship with the press raises serious questions.
The leaks reportedly fueled a New York Times article published on Oct. 31, 2016. The piece, it is alleged, shaped pre-election perceptions among the populace. Comey’s fingerprints on this story suggest a calculated move.
“Never,” Comey declared in May 2017 when asked by Sen. Chuck Grassley if he was an anonymous source. He doubled down, denying he authorized others at the FBI to leak about Trump or Clinton investigations. These bold denials now crumble under the weight of declassified evidence.
“Not to my knowledge,” Comey added, claiming ignorance of any declassified information shared with journalists. Yet FBI memos suggest he implicitly directed Rybicki to forward unclassified statements to personal email accounts. Such reckless handling of sensitive information mocks national security protocols.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service launched the “Tropic Vortex” investigation, zeroing in on the October 2016 article. It identified Baker as one of two government sources, but it hit a dead end by April 2019. No charges followed, leaving justice frustratingly out of reach.
John Durham, tasked by then-acting Deputy Attorney General Dana Boente in March 2017, led the probe into these leaks. By December 2018, Durham recommended no prosecution for Baker or others, a decision that shielded Comey’s inner circle. This leniency reeks of establishment protectionism.
In November 2019, the FBI prepared to interview Rybicki, but the U.S. Attorney’s Office in D.C. declined to pursue it. By January 2020, they issued a prosecutorial declination for Tropic Vortex. The pattern of dodged accountability is impossible to ignore.
Attorney General Pam Bondi didn’t mince words: “Comey and his chief of staff engaged in abhorrent conduct.” Her decision to declassify the memos and send them to Congress signals a push for transparency. Yet, the lack of charges leaves conservatives demanding more than just exposure.
“The public deserves nothing less than full accountability,” said Patel. His uncovering of these memos highlights a commitment to rooting out corruption. The contrast with Comey’s evasions couldn’t be starker.
Comey’s use of a personal Gmail account for FBI business, discussed with Rybicki, further erodes trust. He claimed it was permissible, but such cavalier behavior with sensitive communications is indefensible. It’s a slap in the face to rule-following Americans.
Daniel Richman, a Columbia University law professor, admitted to acting as Comey’s conduit to the New York Times. He communicated with reporter Michael Schmidt to shape coverage and counter criticism of Comey. This backchannel maneuvering reeks of elitist manipulation.
A 2019 DOJ Inspector General report slammed Comey for leaking memos about Trump’s comments on Mike Flynn to spur a special counsel. Comey himself admitted in 2017 that his leaks aimed to prompt such an appointment. His actions scream of political agendas, not public service.
Mike Davis, a former Senate Judiciary Committee lawyer, noted that espionage-related leaks carry a 10-year statute of limitations if they harm national security. With Patel’s continued nvestigation into intelligence abuses and Bondi’s strike force, justice may yet catch up. Americans deserve a reckoning for this betrayal of trust.
