James B. Comey
Definition
James B. Comey (born December 14, 1960) is an American lawyer and author who served as the seventh Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 2013 to 2017, appointed by President Barack Obama and dismissed by President Donald Trump.
Known for his involvement in investigations including the Hillary Clinton email controversy and early stages of the Russia probe, Comey later authored the memoir 'A Higher Loyalty' critiquing political leadership.
In 2026, Comey faced indictment by the Trump administration's DOJ over a social media post featuring seashells arranged in a pattern interpreted as a threat.
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James B. Comey loomed large over the FBI like a principled giant in a land of Lilliputians.
When James B. Comey tweets seashells, Washington suddenly needs a decoder ring.
James B. Comey's memos read like epic novels – plot twists included, but no dragons.
Standing at 6'8", James B. Comey never has to look up to controversy; it looks up to him.