Maurene Comey was fired as MAGA clashes over mounting demands for transparency over the Epstein files.
Justice Department federal prosecutor Maurene Comey lost her job Wednesday (July 16) week in New York’s Southern District after leading sex trafficking cases against both Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein.
Comey, the daughter of Donald Trump’s sworn enemy and former FBI Director James Comey, was reportedly dismissed by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who issued the removal with support from Donald Trump.
A letter reportedly mentioned “Article II of the Constitution,” pointing to the president’s executive powers, although no further explanation has been given.
The Department of Justice hasn’t commented. Neither the U.S. Attorney’s Office nor the White House, according to sources.
Comey was a lead in prosecuting Diddy, who is awaiting sentencing on October 3 for federal sex-trafficking charges. She also led previous efforts in the Epstein investigation and was part of the team that contributed to Ghislaine Maxwell‘s conviction.
Though the official reasoning hasn’t surfaced, the decision has been seen by President Trump’s critics as more political than procedural, as MAGA loyalists grow increasingly agitated over Biondi’s handling of Epstein-related documents.
Comey’s removal adds another wrinkle to a broader internal conflict within MAGA circles over the lack of transparency surrounding the Epstein case.
MAGA extremists have demanded access to sealed Epstein documents, growing increasingly suspicious over the Justice Department’s repeated claim that “there is no client list” and no evidence of blackmail.
Critics in conservative media are accusing the administration of hiding explosive information.
MAGA infighting has erupted, with some demanding resignations within the Justice Department over what’s being portrayed by hardliners as a government-wide cover-up.
Donald Trump himself has dismissed the outrage. He recently lashed out at the concerns, labeling critics “weaklings” and accusing his base of falling for a “b####### hoax.”
We having been calling for Maurene Comey’s firing for months. Why now, it’s so obvious Pam Bondi is throwing us a bone because of the Epstein disaster.
— America (@blesamerica) July 17, 2025
Firing Maurene Comey means she has to hand over all documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein .
She has no control over this case anymore .
It’s in the hands of the DOJ and Pam Bondi .
This could get interesting
— Chicabonita (@chicabonita2145) July 17, 2025
Nothing says “totally not on the Epstein list” like firing the prosecutor on the Epstein case https://t.co/luBMWDS0aU
— Gabe (@Smallieeeeee) July 17, 2025
And then we had James Comey’s daughter Maurene Comey burry it all at The US Justice Department!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Rob O Ben (@1RoboBen) July 17, 2025
Based on the handling of the Epstein case the deep state must be happy with Maurene Comey’s contribution. Now they have no more need for her and her firing creates a rare positive optic.
— RSaler (@r_saler) July 17, 2025
P###-GATE 2025! As MTG and Mike Johnson said, release all the Epstein files! Why was Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor in Epstein case, fired from US attorney’s office today? Who is being protected? True Republicans will not be gaslighted!
— Ernie Wren (@ErnieWren3rd) July 17, 2025
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