The gardener knows you can’t just clip the leaves of a weed. You have to pull it out by the roots, or it comes right back. President Trump’s promise to “drain the swamp” is looking more like a root-and-branch operation these days, as his administration tackles the entrenched bureaucracy in Washington.

For years, Americans watched as powerful government insiders protected each other while targeting their political enemies. These deep state actors moved between agencies, built family connections, and stayed cozy in their positions no matter who was president. But that old playbook doesn’t seem to be working anymore.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has fired Maurene Comey from her position at the Southern District of New York prosecutor’s office, sources confirmed Wednesday. If that last name sounds familiar, it should – she’s the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, the man President Trump fired back in 2017 during his first term.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

The Department of Justice on Wednesday fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, from her position with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, sources familiar with the matter told Politico. She was a prosecutor in the cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Epstein died in prison in 2019 while Maxwell is serving a 20 year term.

Maurene Comey was no small fish in the Justice Department pond. She worked at the Southern District of New York for nearly a decade and was part of the prosecution teams for some of the biggest cases in recent memory – including Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and most recently, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

The timing is particularly interesting. Her father, James Comey, is currently under FBI investigation for posting what some interpreted as a threat against Trump on social media. The former FBI director deleted the post, but not before it caught the attention of federal officials.

Another Deep State Connection Severed

The Comey family has long represented what many conservatives see as the “deep state” in action. The elder Comey’s handling of both the Hillary Clinton email investigation and the Russia probe has made him a controversial figure among Republicans.

According to the BBC, Trump has “privately expressed displeasure about having a Comey work in his administration.” That’s hardly surprising given the history between the president and her father.

What’s particularly notable is that Maurene Comey’s firing comes after her prosecution team failed to secure convictions on the most serious charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs. The rapper was found guilty of lesser counts, but not the more serious racketeering and sex-trafficking charges.

Cleaning House at the Justice Department

Maurene Comey’s dismissal isn’t happening in isolation. The Justice Department has been purging officials connected to cases against Trump since the Republican president returned to office in January.

Just last week, Bondi fired at least 20 staff members who had roles in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into Trump. Those investigations focused on the former president’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat and the alleged mishandling of classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago.

The Comey Connection

While no official reason was given for Maurene Comey’s firing, the timing suggests this could be another move in Trump’s long-running battle with the Comey family and their allies in government.

James Comey’s firing in 2017 was a pivotal moment in Trump’s first term. Now, more than eight years later, his daughter has met a similar fate. For many conservative observers, this represents another step toward fulfilling Trump’s promise to remove entrenched bureaucrats from positions of power.

Patriots across the country will be watching closely to see who’s next as Trump’s team continues to root out those who’ve used their positions to target conservatives while protecting their allies. The cleaning of house has only just begun.

Key Takeaways

• Attorney General Pam Bondi has fired James Comey’s daughter from her position as federal prosecutor
• Maurene Comey worked on high-profile cases including Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean “Diddy” Combs
• The firing comes amid a broader purge of Justice Department officials who worked on cases against Trump
• The Comey dismissal represents another step in Trump’s promise to “drain the swamp” of entrenched bureaucrats

Sources: The Post Millennial, BBC News