Former FBI director James Comey is back in the limelight after he posted a picture on Instagram, where seashells were arranged in the shape of the number '8647.' "Cool shell formation on my beach walk," wrote Comey in the post, which has since been deleted.
However, the post was seen and interpreted by Trump supporters as a disguised threat against the President. Comey, who was fired by Trump during his first term, received severe backlash from Trump followers such as Donald Trump Jr. and Elon Musk who accused the 64-year-old of "advocating murder" of the President and announced it as a "serious crime" Who is James Comey and what is the former FBI director's net worth? Find out below!
Who is James Comey?
James Comey is a 64-year-old American lawyer who previously served as the seventh director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2013 to 2017, when he was terminated by Donald Trump. Born on December 14th, 1960, in New York, James Brien Comey Jr. grew up in a family that valued public service, with his father, J. Brien Comey, working as a real estate professional and his mother, Joan, working as a computer consultant.
He attended the Northern Highlands Regional High School for his higher studies and graduated from the College of William & Mary in 1982 with a major in chemistry and religion. He then moved on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School in 1985.
Comey's legal career began as a clerk for a federal judge, and then he joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. In 1987, he became an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and in 2001, he became the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. It was in 2013 that Comey was appointed as the Director of the FBI by then President Barack Obama.
James Comey's Net Worth
According to Finance Monthly, James Comey's net worth is estimated to be $15 million as of 2025, with varied career roles in law, corporate and authorship.
In terms of corporate roles, he earned $6 million annually as a general counsel at Bridgewater Associates and received a $3 million payout upon leaving. He also served as senior vice president at Lockheed Martin from 2005-2010.
As an author, Comey secured a $2 million advance for his memoir 'A Higher Loyalty' with added earnings from his other bestsellers, such as 'Central Park West' and 'Westport'
During his tenure at the FBI, he earned $185,000 annually as the director. He also engages in a lot of private speeches ever since departing from the FBI, for which he commands high fees.
In terms of assets, Comey owns a $3 million home in Westport, Connecticut, which he sold for $2.5 million in 2022. Currently, he resides in McLean, Virginia. His stock portfolio is valued at $5 million with brands such as Exxon, Mobil, PepsiCo and Berkshire Hathaway in the list.
However, the post was seen and interpreted by Trump supporters as a disguised threat against the President. Comey, who was fired by Trump during his first term, received severe backlash from Trump followers such as Donald Trump Jr. and Elon Musk who accused the 64-year-old of "advocating murder" of the President and announced it as a "serious crime" Who is James Comey and what is the former FBI director's net worth? Find out below!
Who is James Comey?
James Comey is a 64-year-old American lawyer who previously served as the seventh director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2013 to 2017, when he was terminated by Donald Trump. Born on December 14th, 1960, in New York, James Brien Comey Jr. grew up in a family that valued public service, with his father, J. Brien Comey, working as a real estate professional and his mother, Joan, working as a computer consultant.
He attended the Northern Highlands Regional High School for his higher studies and graduated from the College of William & Mary in 1982 with a major in chemistry and religion. He then moved on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School in 1985.
Comey's legal career began as a clerk for a federal judge, and then he joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. In 1987, he became an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and in 2001, he became the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. It was in 2013 that Comey was appointed as the Director of the FBI by then President Barack Obama.
James Comey's Net Worth
According to Finance Monthly, James Comey's net worth is estimated to be $15 million as of 2025, with varied career roles in law, corporate and authorship.
In terms of corporate roles, he earned $6 million annually as a general counsel at Bridgewater Associates and received a $3 million payout upon leaving. He also served as senior vice president at Lockheed Martin from 2005-2010.
As an author, Comey secured a $2 million advance for his memoir 'A Higher Loyalty' with added earnings from his other bestsellers, such as 'Central Park West' and 'Westport'
During his tenure at the FBI, he earned $185,000 annually as the director. He also engages in a lot of private speeches ever since departing from the FBI, for which he commands high fees.
In terms of assets, Comey owns a $3 million home in Westport, Connecticut, which he sold for $2.5 million in 2022. Currently, he resides in McLean, Virginia. His stock portfolio is valued at $5 million with brands such as Exxon, Mobil, PepsiCo and Berkshire Hathaway in the list.
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