Former FBI Director James Comey said he would not be surprised if the Department of Justice brought a third indictment against him as he continues to face legal and political pressure from the Trump administration.
Comey is currently awaiting a July trial over a social media post prosecutors allege was intended to threaten the life of President Donald Trump.
In a Monday interview with MS NOW’s Nicolle Wallace, Comey said he sees the possibility of additional charges as part of a broader pattern.
“This is only going to go away when this administration leaves office, because Donald Trump is obsessed with me and with others,” Comey said. “He is not going to let it go because he’s an empty narcissist who has suffered some wounds he believes at my hand … no matter what it takes.”
Despite the scrutiny, Comey said he remains confident ahead of the trial.
“I know the system. I know me. I know the facts. I know my lawyers. I know judges,” he said. “But look, I’m very concerned for the country. I’m very concerned for what’s happening at the Department of Justice and the FBI.”
The case centers on a now-deleted Instagram post showing seashells arranged to read “86 47.” Prosecutors argue the message was threatening, saying “86” can mean to eliminate and “47” refers to Trump as the 47th president. Comey has denied any violent intent.
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In a separate case, Comey was charged in September 2025 with allegedly lying to Congress about leaks to the press.
Trump and Comey have had a contentious relationship since Trump fired him as FBI director in 2017, a move that later became a central focus of the Mueller investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.