Former FBI Director James Comey criticized the current leadership of the bureau, specifically targeting Deputy Director Dan Bongino for revealing the reopening of several “potential public corruption” cases through social media.

In an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Comey expressed concerns about the professionalism of utilizing a public platform for such announcements and took the opportunity to mock Bongino’s background, ridiculing his shift from conservative commentator to a high-ranking FBI official.

“It’s a little confusing to me, honestly. I’m sure it’s a huge adjustment to go from being a podcaster to being the deputy director of the FBI, but I don’t understand this tweet,” Comey remarked, who has been appearing on various cable news programs since he was questioned by the Secret Service for posting what was perceived as a violent threat against President Donald Trump on Instagram.

Bongino announced on social media that the FBI is either reopening or dedicating additional resources to investigate several potential public corruption cases.

“These cases include the DC pipe bombing investigation, the cocaine discovery at the previous administration’s White House, and the leak of the Supreme Court Dobbs case,” Bongino stated.

The first case seems to pertain to the investigation of the pipe bombs that were placed outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021, just one day prior to the Capitol riot.

Comey informed Blitzer that he had assumed the case “was never closed.”

“The FBI never closes such a thing, so I guess it means they’re going to focus on it more,” he added.

Concerning the leaked draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the case that ultimately led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Comey noted that the Supreme Court published a report on its investigation in 2023, which did not identify the individual responsible for the leak.

“I don’t know what the FBI’s role is there,” Comey told Blitzer.

The third incident pertained to the finding of cocaine at the White House in 2023, which swiftly became a topic of political debate for Republicans as they approached the presidential election year.

“I believed the Secret Service was responsible for investigating that,” Comey remarked. “Therefore, I do not follow it and comprehend it.”

The former FBI director, dismissed by President Trump for misconduct shortly after he assumed office during his initial term, subsequently expressed his surprise that Bongino would publicize the reopening of the cases through social media.

“The FBI frequently seeks public assistance or, in cases of significant public interest, will announce an investigation to reassure the public,” he stated.

“This appears to be much more specifically aimed, perhaps at a former podcast audience,” he continued.

Comey then stated, notably, that he lacked confidence in the current leadership of the FBI, despite his deputy director, Andrew McCabe, also being dismissed during Trump’s first term for providing false information regarding an unauthorized leak to the media.

“I hope the career professionals are capable of supporting the director and the deputy director. There are numerous individuals within the FBI who are knowledgeable in their roles. I hope these two individuals are allowing them to guide their decisions,” Comey remarked, adding that he had no trust in Patel or Bongino.

“Nothing in their lives or careers instills confidence in me that they possess the capability to lead an organization of that nature. Therefore, I would harbor significant doubts. I suspect they internally have concerns about their own capabilities. Excellent. Allow those who are knowledgeable to provide you with guidance, and heed their advice,” he told Blitzer.

Some perceive Comey as engaging in media appearances to mitigate damage to his own reputation.