Comey Island: Former FBI Director Goes from Top Cop to Castaway, Marooned in Legal Waters
James Comey, the former FBI Director who loomed over the 2016 election and whose actions polarized both the left and the right, now finds himself facing serious legal jeopardy. Indicted on two black-and-white charges—making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding—Comey is suddenly on the receiving end of the same machinery of justice he once wielded against others. With the potential for additional charges looming, the story of Comey’s downfall has the makings of a political and legal earthquake.
Geoff Gilson is no stranger to the high-stakes world of politics. A former speechwriter for Margaret Thatcher, constitutional scholar, and lawyer, Gilson brings a unique perspective to today’s most pressing legal and political battles. Having once found himself personally entangled in political intrigue of the highest order, Gilson knows better than most how the intersection of law and politics can define careers, shape nations, and even topple governments. That’s why his take on the indictment of James Comey demands attention.
To unpack the significance of this indictment, few voices are better suited than Gilson’s.
While identifying as a traditional liberal, Gilson has been blunt in his support for the indictment, arguing that Comey is finally reaping what he sowed when he interfered in the 2016 election and politicized the FBI against Donald Trump.
Gilson contrasts the two-count indictment against Comey with the sprawling array of charges that have been brought against Trump. In Trump’s case, special prosecutor Jack Smith and others pursued a scattershot approach—indicting on multiple fronts in an apparent effort to overwhelm. That strategy, Gilson suggests, only made the situation stickier, reinforcing Trump’s claim of political persecution. Comey’s indictment, by contrast, is striking for its simplicity. With just two direct charges, it represents an approach that is clean, clear, and far harder to dismiss as politically motivated.
Compounding Comey’s troubles are his own public missteps. His social media posts—photographs of himself in an Iowa cornfield and arranging shells on a beach—have been widely interpreted as bizarre, even suggestive of violent symbolism aimed at Donald Trump. Far from projecting dignity or credibility, these images have cast further doubt on Comey’s judgment at precisely the moment when he most needs to project steadiness.
Gilson argues that Comey’s predicament is emblematic of a broader reckoning within American institutions, where partisan weaponization has eroded public trust. His analysis provides audiences with clarity, context, and credibility on why the Comey indictment is so consequential and why its brevity may prove its greatest strength.
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OPTIONAL Q&A
- What makes the indictment of James Comey so significant compared to other high-profile cases we’ve seen recently?
- You’ve described these charges as “black and white.” What specifically makes them so clear-cut in your view?
- How does Comey’s handling of the 2016 election still factor into the situation he faces now?
- As a traditional liberal who supports this indictment, what drives your position?
- How do you contrast the narrow charges against Comey with the wide-ranging indictments brought against Donald Trump?
- Do you believe Comey could face additional charges, and if so, what areas might prosecutors explore?
- Comey’s social media posts, including strange photos in cornfields and on beaches, have drawn attention. How do those affect public perception of him today?
- What larger message does this indictment send about the politicization of American institutions like the FBI?
ABOUT GEOFF GILSON…
Geoff Gilson is a retired lawyer, development consultant, and political strategist and speechwriter. He began his career crafting speeches for Margaret Thatcher and leveraged his dual British-US citizenship to navigate elite political circles. With decades of front-row access to senior UK and US officials, Gilson served as a key operative for the British Conservative Party, gaining unparalleled insight into global power structures.
His book, Maggie’s Hammer, is a meticulously researched and gripping exposé that unravels a complex web of money laundering, arms deals, and political collusion, that leads all the way to connections between Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Margaret Thatcher, and Vladimir Putin. Gilson’s 30-year investigation traces covert operations from the Iran-Iraq War to Russian financial schemes, revealing covert ties to Robert Maxwell, Israeli Intelligence, and the Russian Mob. His particular knowledge of the links between Epstein, Trump, Russian Collusion, and Tulsi Gabbard’s Report, combined with his firsthand knowledge of UK-US relations, Iran, and Israel, make him an exceptional podcast guest.
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