Trump FBI Goes After Former FBI, CIA Directors

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey are under criminal investigation for potential wrongdoing related to the Trump-Russia probe ...

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The Justice Department has confirmed an inquiry into former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey. Brennan, a paid contributor to NBC News and MSNBC, says that he has not been contacted by either the Justice Department or the CIA about the reported investigation.

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-- MSNBC (@msnbc.com) Jul 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM

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Revenge prosecutions are SO Trumpy.

Maybe they'll take the spotlight offa Trump's Lolita Express flighs with his best friend Epstein.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-07-08 11:06 PM | Reply

Revenge prosecutions are SO Trumpy.

Actually, they're a hallmark of authoritarianism.

Something the anti-gubmint right should be against but will cheer because they were never actually anti-government, just anti-government doing anything to control or regulate what they want to do.

#2 | Posted by jpw at 2025-07-09 09:14 AM | Reply

Good.

They abused their powers and influence to the point of potential criminality.

#3 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-07-09 11:45 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Good.
They were mean to Trump.
#3 | POSTED BY BULLBRINGER

You're such a Deplorable Trumping MAGAt.

#4 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-07-09 12:00 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

They abused their powers and influence to the point of potential criminality.

#3 | Posted by BellRinger

Considering your complete lack of understanding of the topic is based on the Trump fed talking points you believe uncritically, I'll take this post with a metric ton of salt.

#5 | Posted by jpw at 2025-07-09 12:10 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

" Considering your complete lack of understanding of the topic is based on the Trump fed talking points you believe uncritically, I'll take this post with a metric ton of salt.

#5 | POSTED BY JPW AT 2025-07-09 12:10 PM | FLAG: "

When it comes to political news I am far more well read than you.

#6 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-07-09 08:24 PM | Reply | Funny: 2

The statute of limitations for his lies to congress has expired. So, they must be looking at his interview with Durham or his 2023 congressional testimony. I am referring to Brennan.

#7 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-07-09 10:47 PM | Reply

@#6 ... When it comes to political news I am far more well read than you. ...

I've never noticed that of your current alias.

Jus' sayin'

#8 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-09 10:54 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

@#1 ... Revenge prosecutions are SO Trumpy. ...

FTFY ...

Vacuous revenge prosecutions are SO Trumpy.

#9 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-09 10:56 PM | Reply

Brennen and Comey followed the Evidence and the Law... two things that Traitor Trump and his sycophants here have no use for in American anymore.

Almost all their witnesses were Trumpers testifying under Oath. And Trump's Campaign Manager was a Russian asset, according to the Republican-led Congressional Committee Report.

www.google.com

#10 | Posted by Corky at 2025-07-09 10:57 PM | Reply

@#10 ... Brennen and Comey followed the Evidence and the Law... two things that Traitor Trump and his sycophants here have no use for in American anymore. ...

Yup, and that like you cite shows at.

But as your comment states, following the law seems to be something that Pres Trump and his cult have no use for anymore. Now it all seems to be about unfettered adulation of the cult leader, Pres Trump.

Obey or be subject to a primary challenge.

#11 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-09 11:09 PM | Reply

You really should cite your source. www.lawfaremedia.org

Btw, the "report" and this "investigation" are but another example of the Buffoon Buffooning. www.lawfaremedia.org

#12 | Posted by et_al at 2025-07-09 11:31 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Well then game on, now no concerns over prosecutions of Ice Barbie, ------, Google Eyed Kash, and Mediocre Goebbels and others for numerous civil rights violations, kidnapping, and human trafficking.

#13 | Posted by _Gunslinger_ at 2025-07-09 11:38 PM | Reply

They abused their powers and influence to the point of potential criminality.
#3 | Posted by BellRinger

Please provide examples otherwise we should all assume you are lying again.

#14 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-07-10 12:59 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

#14. Brennan lied to Congress on at least 3 occasions. I already pointed out that he's fortunate the statute of limitations for perjury expired for those lies.

#15 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-07-10 01:34 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

1Brennan lied to Congress on at least 3 occasions.
#15 | Posted by BellRinger

What were the lies he told?

#16 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-07-10 02:09 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

#16. To Congress. But it doesn't matter now as those lies have exceeded the statute of limitations.

#17 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-07-10 02:19 AM | Reply

@#17 ... But it doesn't matter now ...

So, your current has got nothing?

#18 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-10 02:45 AM | Reply

When it comes to political news I am far more well read than you.

#6 | Posted by BellRinger

Sure thing, Gutes Deutsch.

#19 | Posted by jpw at 2025-07-10 02:53 AM | Reply

@#19 ... Gutes Deutsch....

Interesting that you seem to note that Deutsch is neuter, and provide the proper preceding adjective.

I don't see that often.

#20 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-10 03:16 AM | Reply

The only justice we can hope for is that Comey and Brennan will fall out of a tenth story window. And land on Fauci.

#21 | Posted by visitor_ at 2025-07-10 09:07 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

it doesn't matter now as those lies have exceeded the statute of limitations.
#17 | Posted by BellRinger

So you can't answer because you are lying again? That's what I figured.

#22 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-07-10 09:49 AM | Reply

So you can't answer because you are lying again? That's what I figured.

Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-07-10 09:49 AM | Reply

Like Duh. He's a consumate liar. Did you expect something else???

#23 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-07-10 09:51 AM | Reply

" When it comes to political news I am far more well read than you."

Sorry: reading NRO twice doesn't make you well-read. And adding Daily Stormer isn't diversification.

#24 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-10 11:01 AM | Reply

" it doesn't matter now as ... "

... as THAT'S WHAT DURHAM was all about.

Go ahead, say it: you've FINALLY found LAWFARE!

#25 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-10 11:04 AM | Reply

I just wish Bellboy had gotten admitted that law school way back when. At least he would know what he's talking about now.

#26 | Posted by Corky at 2025-07-10 12:27 PM | Reply

You really should cite your source. www.lawfaremedia.org

Exactly. The entire point of this, which will result in nothing criminal, is to smear both Comey and Brennan. Trump knows that all you have to do is launch and investigation. The results aren't relevant or important.

Why now? I'd bet to take MAGA's eyes off of the Epstein betrayal that has his base pissed off. To redirect from Trump's failures that continue to pile up.

It's all another lie.
LIes upon lies upon lies.

#27 | Posted by YAV at 2025-07-10 12:35 PM | Reply

#25 - YES. THAT!

#28 | Posted by YAV at 2025-07-10 12:36 PM | Reply

LIes upon lies upon lies.
- LyinYAV

Brennan lied to federal investors, when an email he sent surfaced contradicting his sworn testimony.

Also Brennan stated to Congress the Steele dossier was immaterial to the instigation of the investigation into Trump.

When in fact the inspector general said it was the main driver instigating the investigation.

Let's just face facts Brennan is a lying machine, similar to our own lyinYav.

Is there a statute of limitations on treason and trying to overthrow an elected official? Idk

#29 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-07-10 01:11 PM | Reply

IAMRUNT lies as much as his kid-diddling idol.

thehill.com

#30 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-07-10 01:15 PM | Reply

" the inspector general said it was the main driver instigating the investigation."

Instigating?

The onset of the investigation (during the 2016 campaign) preceded the appearance of the Steele Dossier (January 2017).

What exactly did the IG say?

#31 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-10 01:33 PM | Reply

it doesn't matter now as those lies have exceeded the statute of limitations.
#17 | Posted by BellRinger

So you can't answer because you are lying again? That's what I figured.

#22 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-07-10 09:49 AM | Reply | Flag:
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So you can't answer because you are lying again? That's what I figured.
Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-07-10 09:49 AM | Reply
Like Duh. He's a consumate liar. Did you expect something else???

#23 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-07-10 09:51 AM | Reply | Flag:
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Hey idiots, the point was that Brennon lied to congress at least 3 times, that is past the statute of limitations, but if there are charges coming there must be other violations. Remember as you have been screeching, No one is above the law, remember?

#32 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-07-10 01:39 PM | Reply

IAMRUNT lies as much as his kid-diddling idol.
thehill.com

#30 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-07-10 01:15 PM | Reply |

Sure, everytime Trump said he didn't have a hooker pee on a bed in Moscow they said it was a lie.

#33 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-07-10 01:42 PM | Reply

Fishpud gladly swallowed every one of the demented-------------'s 30,000 lies.

#34 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-07-10 01:46 PM | Reply

#34 Yea, like Joe was sharper than a tack.

#35 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-07-10 03:38 PM | Reply

no he's not going after them.

it's called justice as in Comey telling us she's guilty but it's no bid deal.

something you desperate dopes think
should only go one way

#36 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-07-10 05:00 PM | Reply

He's a consumate liar. Did you expect something else???
#23 | Posted by LauraMohr

Nope. Now I expect he is done on this post. Running and hide when he gets called on his BS is his thing.

#37 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-07-10 06:27 PM | Reply

" So you can't answer because you are lying again? That's what I figured.

#22 | POSTED BY JOHNNY_HOTSAUCE AT 2025-07-10 09:49 AM | FLAG: "

That's what you figured, huh?

This isn't what I was even referring to:

" CIA director John Brennan lied to you and to the Senate"

www.theguardian.com

" Lying to Congress. Brennan lied to Congress on at least two occasions (cf. his denial of CIA surveillance of Senate staffer computers and the claim of an absence of collateral damage in drone attacks), and perhaps three (his absurd denial of knowledge of the seeding of the Steele dossier among government agencies)"

www.nationalreview.com

#38 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-07-10 09:31 PM | Reply

#37. ---- you, Jonny Hotsauce.

Forgive me for not living on this site answering each and every question I get peppered with immediately after the question is asked.

#39 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-07-10 09:33 PM | Reply

This is authoritarianism

#40 | Posted by hamburglar at 2025-07-10 09:40 PM | Reply

#38 | Posted by BellRinger

Congratulations on finally providing some info instead of making some vague references that you couldn't support.

#41 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-07-10 10:02 PM | Reply

Like I said. I don't live here. It was after 2 AM last night when I signed off right after I gave my initial answer, which boils down to since the SOL has expired what the lies to Congress to are now irrelevant as he can't be held accountable for them.

I thought that was good enough. Apparently it wasn't. I worked a very long day today and didn't get back on to this site until this evening to find accusations of being a liar and running away. Is a retraction of those accusations on its way?

#42 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-07-10 11:21 PM | Reply

So did you lie, or what?

Are you saying it wasn't a lie because you believed in your heart it was true?

As a point of reference: You don't believe Global Warming is true either. So is it a lie?

#43 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-10 11:26 PM | Reply

#32 | Posted by fishpaw

We remember.

The problem is that we expect the new "findings" to be contrived nonsense, just like everything else this administration produces.

#44 | Posted by jpw at 2025-07-11 11:39 AM | Reply

This is authoritarianism

#40 | Posted by hamburglar

---------.

this is JUSTICE AND IT JUST GOT HOTTER
IN THE COMEY / CLINTON CAMP !!

with release of some sealed records

hillary's gonna have the biggest contract on people she's ever had.

#45 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-07-11 06:09 PM | Reply

Forgive me
#39 | Posted by BellRinger a

DON'T EVER ASK THAT OF "THESE PEOPLE"
AGAIN !!.
they don't deserve one shred of civility
F them////

#46 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-07-11 06:11 PM | Reply

they don't deserve one shred of civility
#46 | POSTED BY SHRIMPdick

Civility?

Since when has the, "Fkkk your feelings!" crowd ever cared about civility?

If there's one thing deplorable trumping magats aren't, it's civil.

You're fueled by hate and rage.

#47 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-07-11 06:27 PM | Reply

@#44 ... The problem is that we expect the new "findings" to be contrived nonsense, just like everything else this administration produces. ...

Didn't SC Durham already investigate much of this, and he came up empty?

#48 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-11 06:27 PM | Reply

@#48

Durham special counsel investigation
en.wikipedia.org's_%22Crossfire_Hurricane%22_investigation

... he New York Times reported in December 2019 that Durham was examining the role of former CIA director John Brennan in assessing Russian interference in 2016, requesting emails, call logs and other documents. ...

#49 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-11 06:31 PM | Reply

@#49

The backroom hamsters messed up the link, but the working part f what is left of it still seems to work. You just may have to scroll down a bit in the article...

#50 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-11 06:32 PM | Reply

they don't deserve one shred of civility

F*^% off you stupid pile of s^*%.

#51 | Posted by jpw at 2025-07-11 07:57 PM | Reply