NBC - The Justice Department has fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, according to four sources familiar with the matter. Comey, who worked in the Southern District of New York, prosecuted Sean "Diddy" Combs and played a role in the prosecution of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. While it is not clear why Comey was fired, one source said that Article II of the Constitution, which establishes the executive power of the president, was cited.
Trump previously accused Comey's father, former FBI Director James Comey, as well as former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, of making up Epstein documents, without citing evidence. The Justice Department last week confirmed a criminal investigation of James Comey, though exactly what prompted that decision is unclear.
The latest firing comes as Trump is under intensifying political pressure from his MAGA base to release information related to the Epstein investigation. The president yesterday disavowed his supporters, calling them "weaklings" who have bought into "bull----" about Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose 2019 death by suicide has fueled conspiracy theories. His comments have also put MAGA-aligned media in a bind, with outlets and figures torn between the president and his base. Full story
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