Trump's Alleged Vengeance Against James Comey and John Brennan

Comey Tailing Incident

• 🔍 James Comey was reportedly tailed by law enforcement in unmarked cars and street clothes, with his location tracked via cell phone.
• 🐚 This occurred after Comey posted a photo of seashells spelling out "8647," widely interpreted as an anti-Trump message.
• ⚠️ Attorney Mark Zaid views this as an overreach by the Secret Service, questioning the imminence or credibility of any threat from Comey.

Criminal Investigation Claims

• 📰 Sources told Fox News that Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan are under criminal investigation related to the Trump-Russia probe.
• ❓ No specifics were provided regarding Comey's alleged misdeeds, leading to questions about the validity of the claims.
• 🎯 Zaid suggests these actions are part of a broader pattern of weaponizing government against perceived enemies.

Zaid's Perspective on Targeting

• ⚖️ Mark Zaid, who had his own security clearance revoked by Trump, explains that context and intent matter in assessing threats.
• 🗣️ He argues that while Comey should have been cautioned about interpretations of his seashell post, surveillance and phone tracking are reserved for more serious threats.
• 🚀 Zaid likens the administration's actions to a retaliatory attitude, contrasting with initial promises to avoid politicizing the Justice Department.

Distraction and Political Motivation

• 🧲 Zaid believes the criminal investigation claims against Comey and Brennan are a distraction, akin to throwing raw meat to a lion, especially in light of public pressure regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files.
• ⏳ He notes that most statutes of limitations for potential crimes related to the Russia probe have likely passed.
• 📢 The primary purpose is seen as sending a message to the MAGA base that the administration is retaliating against perceived enemies.

Future Outlook

• 📉 Zaid anticipates the administration will become more retaliatory and vindictive, believing the country has not yet hit bottom.
• 🏛️ However, he is hopeful that the federal courts will continue to uphold the rule of law and keep the executive branch in check.
• 🤝 Ultimately, he hopes both sides will realize that this type of conduct cannot continue, leading to a stronger country after a period of pain and divisiveness.