James Comey Calls Trump’s Obsession With Him 'A Little Bit Humorous' Amid New Indictment

Former FBI Director James Comey sharply criticized Donald Trump’s ongoing fixation on him, calling the president’s preoccupation with their feud “a little bit humorous” amid a new federal indictment. Comey made the remarks during an interview with Nicolle Wallace on MS NOW’s “Deadline: White House” broadcast on Monday.

“Donald Trump wakes up at three in the morning thinking about me,”

Comey said. “The reverse does not happen. But I’m sure that if this case falls apart, they’ll come with something else.” He added, “I’m going to have to deal with this—as I’ve told my family, they’re going to have to deal with this—as long as Donald Trump is in the White House thinking about me in the middle of the night.”

Comey also addressed rumors that other jurisdictions may pursue additional cases against him, stating he was unsure if the reports were accurate. However, he noted that the Trump administration would “continue working on it because that’s what the boss wants.”

Later in the interview, Comey laughed at the absurdity of the situation, saying,

“Honestly, it’s crazy that I’m at a place where I’m 65 years old—and I actually find it a little bit humorous to have this obsession by this 80-year-old man with me.”

Comey’s comments follow his indictment nearly two weeks prior over a controversial “86-47” seashell photo, which led to accusations that he threatened the president’s life.

“Look, it’s bad to be indicted,” Comey acknowledged. “It’s bad when someone you love is indicted, but they’ve kind of gotten used to the fact that, because I’ve been a critic of Donald Trump, I’m a target.” He continued,

“There’s a cost to speaking up in this strange era, awful era we’re in now. I think they accept that. I think they’re proud that I act the way I do. I’m not going to be quiet. I’m going to continue to speak out about what I believe. But, of course, it’s a burden for a family. That to me is a part that I regret, but they’re strong people.”

While Comey declined to discuss case specifics out of respect for legal protocols, he condemned Trump’s alleged “bottomless desire to gain revenge” against critics. He reaffirmed his commitment to speaking out, stating,

“I think that’s required if you care about America—and so it will just keep going.”

“I am going to continue to speak up because I have grandchildren and someday they will be old enough to understand this time and I want them to know what pop did during this period of time,” he said. “I hope everybody feels that way.”

“Deadline: White House” airs weekdays at 4 p.m. ET on MS NOW.