The James Comey “rocks on the beach” saga is still unfolding, and President Trump has made a rather forceful statement. In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, the president expressed what seems to be the prevailing sentiment: That Comey knew exactly what he was doing.
And, in typical Trump fashion, the president had some pointed things to say about Comey’s career.
🚨 #BREAKING: President Trump just WENT OFF on James Comey after the “8647” threat issued against him.
“He knew EXACTLY what that meant. A CHILD knows what that meant. If you’re the FBI director and you don’t know what that meant? That meant assass*nation. And it says it loud… pic.twitter.com/qdNiRXZiRu
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 16, 2025
The interview:
President Trump: He knew EXACTLY what that meant. A CHILD knows what that meant. If you’re the FBI director and you don’t know what…