{"id":2053691,"date":"2023-10-03T12:02:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T16:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/james-comey-its-important-trump-not-be-president-again\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T12:04:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T16:04:22","slug":"james-comey-its-important-trump-not-be-president-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/james-comey-its-important-trump-not-be-president-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Comey: Trump&#8217;s presidency must not be repeated."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjames-comey-its-important-trump-not-be-president-again%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2053691&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former FBI Director Urges Americans to Consider Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Retributive Goals&#8221; Before Voting<\/h2>\n<p>Former FBI \u2063Director James Comey delivered a \u200cpassionate plea to supporters of former \u2063President Donald Trump, urging them to carefully consider the consequences of voting\u2063 for him in the upcoming election. Speaking\u2063 at a National Press Foundation event, Comey \u2063emphasized the importance of reflecting on what \u2064it would mean for the country if Trump were to serve another term.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;Take the time to think about what \u2062it would mean if Donald Trump were president again.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Comey expressed his concerns about Trump&#8217;s potential to further his &#8220;retributive goals&#8221; through institutions like the military, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-state-2024-race-shapes-up-as-candidates-vie-to-replace-katie-porter\/\" title=\"California's 2024 race intensifies as contenders compete for Katie Porter's seat.\">law\u200c enforcement<\/a>, and the intelligence community. He stressed that \u2062preventing Trump from\u2064 becoming president again\u2064 is crucial, but ultimately, the\u2062 decision lies in the hands of the American \u2062people.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;I hope they&#8217;ll engage and make the choice \u200cthemselves.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite Trump&#8217;s dominance in the \u20642024 Republican primary field and claims of\u2064 politicization and weaponization of the \u200dJustice Department and FBI by him and other candidates, Comey\u2064 remained\u200b optimistic about the country and its justice system.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;There&#8217;s always enough virtue to save America, but just enough.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, when\u200c it came to\u2063 the idea of televising Trump&#8217;s criminal trials as a means to increase trust in democratic institutions, Comey expressed uncertainty. As\u2064 a former\u200b FBI director who advocated for transparency and accountability, he acknowledged the potential drawbacks of cameras in distorting the perception of a case.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;I&#8217;m not sure what \u200dthe right answer is&#8230; I&#8217;m not sure. Leaning against, I guess.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In his opening remarks, Comey alluded\u2064 to Attorney General Merrick \u200dGarland&#8217;s\u200c decision to delay addressing the raid on Trump&#8217;s Mar-a-Lago resort home\u2063 as part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/james-comey-its-important-trump-not-be-president-again\/\" title=\"Comey: Trump's presidency must not be repeated.\">federal classified documents \u2064case<\/a>. He highlighted the flexibility within Justice Department rules and the importance of obtaining court authorization and probable \u2064cause.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Comey&#8217;s message emphasized the need for thoughtful consideration and engagement from the American people in making their choice for the \u200bfuture of the \u2064country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to\u2062 read more from the Washington\u2064 Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Comey believe Trump&#8217;s &#8220;retributive goals&#8221; will impact his ability to be\u2062 re-elected?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Be re-elected.<\/p>\n<p>Comey highlighted Trump&#8217;s &#8220;retributive goals&#8221; as a key factor\u2062 that Americans should take\u200c into account when casting their votes. \u200cHe pointed out that \u200bthroughout his presidency, Trump has consistently demonstrated a tendency to seek revenge against those he \u200cperceives \u200bas threats or enemies.<\/p>\n<p>One of the\u2062 most glaring examples of this, according to\u2062 Comey, \u2062was \u200bTrump&#8217;s dismissal of him as FBI Director. Comey was investigating possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 election, a matter of\u200c great national importance. Trump&#8217;s decision \u2063to fire Comey was widely seen as an \u2062attempt to obstruct the investigation and silence any potential whistleblowers.<\/p>\n<p>Comey argued that re-electing \u2062Trump would only embolden his vengeful \u2062behavior and further erode the principles of democracy and the \u200brule of law. He warned that Trump&#8217;s &#8220;retributive \u2063goals&#8221; would not be limited to political opponents or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-supreme-court-unanimously-rejects-trump-hail-mary-to-stop-potential-indictment\/\" title=\"Georgia Supreme Court unanimously denies Trump's attempt to halt potential indictment.\">law enforcement\u2062 officials<\/a> who stand in his \u200dway. \u200bRather, they would extend to \u200banyone who dares to\u200c criticize\u200d or challenge his actions\u200b and policies.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Comey emphasized the danger of Trump&#8217;s rhetoric and his\u200c attacks\u200c on the free press. He pointed out that by dismissing any news that is unfavorable to him as &#8220;fake,&#8221; Trump is\u200c undermining the credibility of one of the pillars of democracy \u2013 a free and independent media. This tactic not only erodes the public&#8217;s trust in the media but also hinders the ability of journalists to hold those in power accountable.<\/p>\n<p>As an experienced law enforcement official, Comey expressed his concern over the potential consequences of Trump&#8217;s vindictive nature on \u2064the functioning of the justice \u2063system. He argued\u200d that Trump&#8217;s attacks on\u200d the Department\u200b of Justice and the FBI undermine the independence of \u2062these institutions and compromise\u200b their ability \u200bto impartially \u200bcarry out their duties.<\/p>\n<p>Comey urged Americans not \u2064to disregard these issues and to \u200ccritically evaluate the \u2064character and\u2062 behavior of\u200c their elected officials. He emphasized the importance \u2063of electing \u200bleaders who uphold the principles of justice, fairness, and respect for the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Former\u2063 FBI Director James Comey delivered a powerful message urging \u200cAmericans to consider Trump&#8217;s &#8220;retributive goals&#8221; before casting their votes. He\u2063 warned that re-electing\u2063 Trump \u2064would not only enable and encourage his vindictive behavior\u2064 but also undermine the\u200b fundamental principles of \u200bdemocracy and the rule\u200c of law. \u2064Comey&#8217;s\u200b impassioned plea serves as a reminder of \u200bthe vital importance of electing leaders who prioritize the well-being of the nation over personal agendas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former FBI Director James Comey cautioned Trump supporters to reflect on his &#8220;retributive goals&#8221; before casting their vote next year. Speaking at a National Press Foundation event, Comey urged individuals from all political backgrounds to carefully consider the implications of a Trump presidency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2053692,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2053691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053691","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2053691"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053691\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2053692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2053691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2053691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2053691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}