Moment Senator Kennedy BRUTALLY DESTROYS EX-FBI Director James Comey During a FIERY EXCHANGE.

“You Went Rogue”: Senator Kennedy’s Fiery Takedown of James Comey

The relationship between the FBI and the American public has faced significant turbulence over the last decade, but few moments capture the tension quite like the recent confrontation between Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) and former FBI Director James Comey.

In a hearing that has since gone viral, Kennedy utilized his signature wit and relentless questioning to peel back the layers of the FBI’s most controversial investigations. From the Hillary Clinton email probe to the surveillance of the Trump campaign, no stone was left unturned.

The “Rogue” Director: Sally Yates and General Flynn

Senator Kennedy didn’t start with pleasantries. He immediately confronted Comey with a scathing assessment from former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, who previously testified that Comey had “gone rogue.”

The specific point of contention? The 2017 interview of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Kennedy pressed Comey on why he bypassed the Department of Justice to send agents to the White House.

Kennedy: “Sally Yates says you went rogue. Isn’t that accurate?”

Comey: “It is not accurate… I think she was disappointed that I didn’t coordinate the Flynn interview with her in advance.”

Kennedy’s point was clear: by operating outside the standard chain of command, Comey had prioritized his own agency’s autonomy over the legal protocols established to protect the integrity of the Justice Department.

The Election Impact: “An Equal Opportunity Egotist”

One of the most intense segments of the clash focused on Comey’s handling of the Hillary Clinton investigation in 2016. Kennedy accused Comey of having an “impact on the election” by holding unprecedented press conferences and sending a letter to Congress just 11 days before voters went to the polls.

Kennedy summarized Comey’s actions with a biting label:

“You have been an equal opportunity egotist. You have tried to screw both Trump and Clinton.”

A Timeline of 2016 Interference

Kennedy highlighted the whiplash of Comey’s public statements:

    July 5, 2016: Comey holds a press conference recommending no charges for Clinton while calling her “extremely careless.”1

     

    October 28, 2016: Comey notifies Congress he is reopening the probe based on new emails.

    November 6, 2016: Days before the election, Comey says “never mind,” maintaining the original decision.

Comey admitted that he knew these actions could “potentially have an impact,” but defended them as a pursuit of “transparency.”

The FISA Fallout and Dr. Carter Page

The conversation shifted to the FBI’s surveillance of Carter Page, a former Trump campaign aide. Kennedy grilled Comey on the use of FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) warrants, which were later found by the Inspector General to contain “significant errors and omissions.”

Kennedy was incredulous that the Director of the FBI wouldn’t personally verify the evidence when investigating a presidential nominee’s associates.

The Power of FISA: Kennedy pushed Comey to define what “electronic surveillance” actually entails, forcing him to admit it allowed the collection of all electronic communications (effectively “wiretapping”).

The Failure of Oversight: Comey admitted that knowing what he knows now, he would not have signed the FISA certification.

Accountability or Political Theater?

The closing moments of the exchange were perhaps the most personal. Kennedy, known for his folksy but lethal analogies, asked Comey if the FBI wouldn’t be “better off” if he had chosen a different career—perhaps as a driving instructor.

While Comey attempted to maintain a stoic, professional demeanor, the frustration was visible. The hearing highlighted a fundamental divide in American politics:

The Comey Defense: Hard decisions made in impossible times to preserve the institution’s independence.

The Kennedy Critique: A “rogue” director who loved the spotlight and damaged the reputation of the “premier law enforcement agency in human history.”

Summary of the Clash

Topic
Kennedy’s Accusation
Comey’s Defense

Michael Flynn
Comey went “rogue” by bypassing DOJ.
Acted within FBI authority; Yates was just “disappointed.”

2016 Election
Public announcements interfered with the vote.
Aimed for transparency in a high-stakes investigation.

Carter Page/FISA
Surveillance was based on “a lie.”
Relied on the team; admits he wouldn’t sign it today.

Motivation
Driven by ego and a love for attention.
Claims to only want attention from his family.

Final Thoughts

This showdown serves as a stark reminder that in a democracy, no official—no matter how high-ranking—is exempt from the “hot seat.” Senator Kennedy’s dismantling of Comey’s justifications resonates with many who feel the FBI’s leadership lost its way during one of the most polarized eras in U.S. history.