Former FBI Director James Comey ignited fresh controversy during a recent MSNBC interview by labeling the Republican Party as “white supremacist adjacent,” drawing sharp criticism from conservatives who see the comment as further proof of deep-seated political bias within the intelligence community.
Speaking with host Jen Psaki, Comey claimed that the FBI’s ability to investigate certain groups has been hindered by internal cultural fears—suggesting that agents are reluctant to probe organizations that align with right-wing ideologies out of concern for political blowback. According to Comey, that reluctance stems from the reality that “one of the two political parties is, at a minimum, white-supremacist adjacent.”
Comey did not name specific groups or officials but implied that elements within the Republican Party have enabled or failed to reject extremist views. He framed his comments around broader concerns about how domestic terrorism investigations are conducted and the institutional hesitancy to pursue politically sensitive targets.
The backlash was immediate.
Critics blasted the remarks as inflammatory, divisive, and an outright smear of millions of Americans. GOP lawmakers and conservative commentators accused Comey of weaponizing identity politics and using his former position of power to paint a distorted image of the party. Some have called for Congress to investigate whether Comey’s views ever influenced FBI operations during his tenure.
James Comey says the Republican Party are White supremacists.
He also called to ass*ssinate Trump.
He’s demonizing an entire group and calling for violence.
He knows exactly what he’s doing.pic.twitter.com/Fv5HUosbpn
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 26, 2025
Republican strategists say the timing of Comey’s comments is no accident, pointing to the upcoming election and a coordinated media effort to discredit conservative voices. Many also view the remarks as yet another example of the revolving door between Washington’s intelligence agencies and left-leaning media outlets.
Comey, who was fired by President Trump in 2017, has since become a frequent critic of the GOP and a vocal opponent of Trump’s political comeback. His latest comments reflect a growing trend among former intelligence officials who now serve as pundits and commentators—blurring the lines between law enforcement credibility and partisan activism.
For conservatives, this moment reinforces a long-standing concern: that federal agencies have been infiltrated by ideologues who use their positions to target political enemies under the guise of national security.
Comey’s remarks may have been aimed at fringe elements, but the implication was broad—and Republicans aren’t letting it slide.