James Comey on Speaking Truth To Power with Emily Maitlis

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When President Trump sacked James Comey as FBI Director in May last year, he ignited a political firestorm with huge implications for American democracy. Comey’s dismissal led to the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller to look at possible links between the Russian government and the Trump campaign - an investigation which may bring to light dark secrets about President Trump and his close associates. Now to mark the publication of his global bestseller, A Higher Loyalty, Comey comes to the Intelligence Squared stage for an exclusive event. In conversation with the BBC’s Emily Maitlis, he will reveal what really happened in those strange early months of the Trump presidency, as well as his long career in public service and speaking truth to power.
Before his tenure at the head of the FBI under Obama from 2013 to 2017, Comey served in the highest echelons of American law enforcement, first as a senior prosecutor during the Clinton administration and then as Deputy Attorney General under President George W. Bush. His career under both Republican and Democratic presidents brought him to the centre of the most important cases in modern history, including prosecuting the mafia, overhauling the Bush administration’s surveillance and counterterrorism policies, securing the conviction of lifestyle guru Martha Stewart and leading the controversial investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server.
In today’s era of fake news, polarised politics and ‘alternative facts’ - when the truth itself often seems under attack - integrity, honesty and ethical leadership seem more important than ever. Comey, who served under four very different presidents, has witnessed and experienced the struggles that arise when patriotism and principles careen headlong into the partisanship that has gripped American politics.

[@kittyluv2564]

no chair seems big enough for this 6'8 guy

[@eusebiollupi4629]

Jail this guy!

[@robertholland8283]

Great conversation.

[@ravenousfire7798]

He just said she had classified information on the server...

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

But no reason to investigate her right. After all, his brother is her foundation's auditor.

[@FromTheHeart2]

Man! Democracy in this age is such a sci-fi concept!!!!

[@timewoundsallheels4ever]

One question I miss was, if offered his job back as FBI director today, would he accept, and if no, why not?

[@robertholland8283]

#AndIQuote The political factor to minimize the work.

[@susanmcdonald9088]

Thank you, UK, excellent!

[@lynxo5695]

Interesting discussion.

[@anusuomela9962]

I like James Comey!

[@seaba56]

Sasha Harney what’s the matter with Comey? Him and Andy McCabe should be the next Avengers.

[@kayobrien1294]

Why? You like liars??

[@pmkeith]

What the fuck does James Comey know about truth?

[@Androgymee]

Fantastic interview. Hopefully the next president will bring him back into the government. The US needs principled people like James Comey.

[@kayobrien1294]

Oh, no we don't!!!

[@silvergoldbully]

haha! you are a moron, comey was a dishonest partisan.

[@nl4064]

he just earned my respect but just look at all the hate mob Americans making negative comments on this

[@silvergoldbully]

they are just smarter than you.

[@robertholland8283]

#AndIQuote I recovery time is longer or shorter are determined how we act today.

[@geniemememe5936]

Thank you for this interview. An interesting listen. I'm so thankful for this first-hand perspective on his decision making process. I read the book after hearing his interview and I hope Hillary does as well. But, she is the same woman who still blames Monica for her husbands impeachment.

[@kayobrien1294]

Was it interesting hearing a big bunch of lies by Comey and then believing all them??

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

Decision making process? Are you serious? This man is a lying scum who perpetrated a known false accusation against a sitting president. He was told it was a made up story by Clinton campaign in July of 2016 by the then CIA director. That is all common proven knowledge. Yet he lied to America and American court systems for 3 years. Why, his brother worked for the Clinton foundation doing their auditing. FACT!

[@Graham-gt4gr]

I wonder if there are actually people that believe this Russia thing. They don't have the mental strength to accept their loss.

[@fredricknietzsche7316]

says the bot.

[@Graham-gt4gr]

beep beep

[@lenzybluz4347]

тролль

[@justh3378]

#NOTYOURFAULT

[@errolbrown7158]

The irony that James Coney would be asked to speak about the truth considering the FBI had to amend his testimony

[@paxdriver]

This story is so delicately intricate, I can't wait for the HBO mini series

[@T_1357_F]

This interview should be renamed to: Comey Book Tour

[@johnkeating4221]

This man could speak for hours and yet say nothing

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

That's because he is a proven lying snake.

[@lindamullins1446]

What makes you so closed minded?

[@johnkeating4221]

@@lindamullins1446 Because I believe if the real truth in American politics ever came out then chaos would ensue.

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

@@lindamullins1446 Facts to the truth.

[@kathleengillespie5983]

Thank you for your service AND advocacy for American values.

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

You have absolutely no idea what the man really did do you? He will be in prison shortly.

[@silvergoldbully]

what an idiotic thing to say.

[@bArthurt777]

Run for President and at least join the 2020 administration. I would vote for you in a heart beat.

[@kayobrien1294]

You would vote for a big liar?

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

You better read real information. He is LYING through his teeth.

[@lindamullins1446]

@@kayobrien1294 why would you say that you have no evidence of such a strong statement most has already been proven to be true

[@silvergoldbully]

HAHAHA!

[@friedlogic]

Stop making the USA look like a joke comey. If you can't explain things in simple terms you don't know much about semantics (sic) Try asking for forgiveness

[@friedlogic]

it's like hearing a child making shit up (sic)

[@ruthslater6364]

100% DIRTY COP .

[@57holloway]

Nothing about deleting emails or the contents.

[@rongiles1809]

Should wait a few months and do a prison interview..

[@seaba56]

Ron Giles hows that statement working out for you? If they wait a few more might get a Roger Stone interview.

[@GBAusmeierAussie]

Come is a "100% Supercreep"

[@ElaineDarlingtonBrown]

Children in cages? August 2018?

[@jessicamoise8454]

So why James Comey didn't fire Peter stroke and lisa page

[@miahleissa9599]

I just want to say that I totally agree with all the conclusions Mr. Comey has come to. I have always had total respect for this man, even when I was not happy with his coming forward with what he said just prior to the election, I appreciated his position. I just want him to know this if he reads this at all. I also want to thank iqsuared. another wonderful, insightful, informative video! tyvm

[@Anita-gp1gv]

Are you for real? James Comey was keen for his wife Patrice Comey to take a bribe off HRC of $650000 + , Comey went to Epsteins Island when Prince Andrew was there (see David Zublicks u Tube channel). Since Loretta Lynch has thrown Comey under the bus. He instigated "The Matter". James Comey will drop anybody but his own butt in it, and James pretends to be a helpless little boy, "I didn't raid the cookie barrel". The FBI has had enough of this crook even Andrew McCabe . He is 100% Supercreep.

[@kayobrien1294]

Yes, truely wonderful video of all lies!!!!

[@lindamullins1446]

@@kayobrien1294 you are weird

[@eusebiollupi4629]

PLEASE more TRUMP

[@chumadoshi6987]

This fckr COST the WORLD

[@Stick3x]

SOFTBALL QUESTIONS FOR SOFTBALL PLAYERS!!!!

[@gregvance3248]

Stand strong Comedy ( taking da. d from another's post). You DID help Hillary. Just not enough to win. You're sensitivity and caring exceeds both Alan Aldas and Phil Donahues. You've done nothing wrong. {;^)

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

cough...cough ...Gag.....GAG! This man is a lying snake parading false witness to take down an elected President and you are Praising him? Seriously that ignorant of the truth? He was told by the CIA director on July 26, 2016 that Hillary was going to push a story Trump colluded with Russians to cover for her email scandal? He said their intelligences says it was false and fabricated. He said that to Obama at a White House meeting that day. The then AG, and Obama's chief of staff were in the meeting. Comey I believe was told then or later. It is in his released notes written after the meeting. What happened 3 days later anyway. The FISA warrant to spy on Trump. Delivered from Sussman, Hillary's lawyer. This is documented and proven people. What did Comey do in a Senate hearing when asked questions about the source, why he continued with a fake story, who told him, where the info came from. He said 'he wasn't that close to it' and "I don't recall" or I don't recall being told..." over 50 times! Yet he bragged in interviews during that time about being the one to set up Page. "I got away with it." to go after Trump. The man should be in prison for bringing false evidence and lying in court hearings. You don't find anyone lower.

[@Stick3x]

NOW LOOK AT YOU!!! COMEY IS IN DEEP DOOKIE!!!! BIG DUMMIES!!!

[@LS-bn5gy]

Love Comey - true patriot!

[@kayobrien1294]

Oh yeah, true patriot he turned out to be!!! True liar is more like it!!!!

[@brendarua01]

Hmmmm Not sure he has much to say to me.

[@unclepacky3926]

maybe he should've played basketball.!

[@deborahelliott3826]

they didnt hae an affair. this is a lie. hes a liar

[@presidentnixon5052]

Comments littered with the ramblings and slander of partisan nitwits on either side.... Comey has a messiah complex, but that doesn't change the fact that the man is a patriot and a scholar.

[@seaba56]

President Nixon -bot

[@kayobrien1294]

No, Comey is a big fat liar!!!

[@vincentwetzel9380]

wtf IQSquared? Why are you giving this guy a platform? I've watched almost every debate you have put on and am a diehard fan but this is completely uncalled for.

[@krileayn]

One way to destroy your credibility is to take James Comey seriously.

[@von111]

After seeing all of the liberal comments, I can't disagree with you.

[@josepaniza1069]

Impossible this is a intelligence debate with these two

[@thomastamir7109]

Is this intelligence squared related to the unintelligent squad?

[@BoomBoomBoom..]

Is this a fukcing joke?

[@TTownTim]

the joke is the sold out sack of shit in Our WH....=]

[@jbsayno]

This guy hides the truth from the public as a profession but wants to talk about speaking truth to power, that is precious. How many powerful people owe you favors Jim?

[@jbsayno]

@Phil Weatherley I can neither confirm nor deny that the alleged truth exists.

[@jbsayno]

@Phil Weatherley it's called top secret/classified documents. Those exist right? Are you allowed to see them? That was the entirety of his career. Good day sir.

[@jbsayno]

@Phil Weatherley I never once claimed to know anything others do not. Stop being silly you understood full well what I meant. I'm pointing to something that is obvious and you completely ignore it. Hey the sky is blue. What do you have to say about that? Hey some people in society have jobs that require secrecy. What do you say about that? Oh right, you answered that in your last comment.

[@stephengorman4500]

He kept secrets.It was his job.Didnt ask putin for help though.Did he?

[@JacquiGarewal]

Trump was elected because of the TV serial where he said "You're fired!" Without that serial, the American people would not have heard of him. He had no idea of politics, no experience, not a lot of intelligence, but a lot if ego..

[@stephj9378]

No, you are clueless. It's about ideas and solutions. Betas dont have the slightest inclination to protect citizens.

[@kayobrien1294]

Lol!!! Your comments are totally commical!!! Oh, and just like this video, all lies!!!

[@silvergoldbully]

you are an idiot, he was elected because Killary is a smug unlikable fking liar, a reptile, who called half of the citizens "deplorables"

[@fockewunderwaffe8077]

This guy is disgusting for what he did to Michael Flynn...

[@lindamullins1446]

Now that's funny

[@bradleyopland4286]

Boooooo

Who ever does the redacting of emails and documents must wield all the power. Comey made millions on contracts with Lockheed Martin.Hes as slimy as you get

[@jjkouper5163]

Ly’n Jim 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼🖕🏾🤢🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@FreeTurtleboy]

Jimmy" the weasel "comey Indictment? Home raided? Carcasses of the past knocking pn the door.....early in the morning ....... There's alot more , Coming it just hasn't been "leaked" out yet.

[@seaba56]

J. Long is a bot

[@rlbk3649]

it wasn't russia, it was israel with russia.

[@barb2576]

You are so delusional.

[@rlbk3649]

@@barb2576 Why nataniahu is in moscow every two months? what possible business he has there? Why out of sudden israel and russia are friends if russia and before soviets always were supporting arabs against israel? Why natniahu/israel hate obama?

[@timouellette4693]

You are very, very dirty Comey! You might wanna get yourself several good attorneys because your sure gonna need them!!

[@seaba56]

Tim Ouellette you know nothing pal. If he was dirty do you not think that the DOJ would have a special investigator on his case now. This was 3yrs ago they have found nothing on McCabe so why would they investigate Comey. If you’re looking for corrupt players look no further than your liar in chief.

[@kayobrien1294]

Tim: So true!!! Seaba: You are an idiot!!! You know nothing, Pal!!!

[@kayobrien1294]

SPEAKING TRUTH??? GUESS SOMEONE NEEDS TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF THIS VIDEO!!!! SPEAKING ALL LIES, SPOKEN BY JAMES COMEY!!!!

[@Provoker7]

These tinfoil-hat commenters are hilarious. Please, keep downvoting the video. KZbin algorithms have stopped taking you seriously a long time ago.

[@jbsayno]

Nah they take it seriously and that's why they account for it.

[@bigboy9693]

You can tell he is lying as his lips are moving and with any luck he will be getting raped and beaten daily in a jail soon.

[@Stick3x]

NOW LOOK AT YOU!!! COMEY IS IN DEEP DOOKIE!!!! BIG DUMMY!!!

[@Stick3x]

Bye the way, NO COLLUSION. Who is wearing the tinfoil hat now?

[@Stick3x]

LMAO!!!!!

[@kayobrien1294]

To all the people who fell for Comey's lies, hook, line and sinker!! Feeling pretty stupid now? If not, you should!!!! GO TRUMP!!!!!

[@robertholland8283]

vol·a·til·i·ty /ˌväləˈtilədē/  noun 1. liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.