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Episode: Whoa! Epstein Lead Prosecutor Sues Trump as Past Surfaces!

Date: September 15, 2025
Hosts: Ben Meiselas, Michael Popok, Karen Friedman Agnifilo
Summary by: Michael Popok (main segment host)

Overview

In this episode, Michael Popok delves into the bombshell lawsuit filed by Maureen Comey—former lead prosecutor on the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases—against Donald Trump and the Department of Justice. The episode explores the political intrigue behind her firing, connections to Trump’s ongoing feuds (notably with James Comey, Maureen’s father), the instrumental role of right-wing activist Laura Loomer, and major constitutional issues at play.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Maureen Comey Lawsuit – Background and Claims

[02:29 - 06:55]

• Who is Maureen Comey?
  • Distinguished former Assistant U.S. Attorney, daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey.
  • Prosecuted high-profile cases: Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sean “Diddy” Combs.
• Circumstances of Firing:
  • Fired July 16 by Acting Interim U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton (noted Trump golf associate).
  • Comey was not given a clear reason:

    “Why am I being fired?”
    “I really can't tell you. It’s decisions being made in Washington.”
    — Jay Clayton to Maureen Comey [~05:00]

• Allegations in the Lawsuit:
  • Fired primarily because of her relation to James Comey, not her job performance.
  • Lawsuit alleges violations of First Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and separation of powers.

2. The Political Vendetta Connection: Trump, James Comey, Laura Loomer

[06:55 - 09:00]

• Donald Trump’s Hostility:
  • Suit details Trump’s public animosity toward James Comey.
  • Includes Trump comments cited in legal complaint:

    “I think they’re very dishonest people. I think they’re crooked as hell, and maybe they have to pay a price for that.”
    — Donald Trump, regarding James Comey and John Brennan [06:55]

• Laura Loomer’s Role:
  • Right-wing influencer with 1.7 million followers on X (formerly Twitter).
  • Organized campaign to get Maureen Comey and her husband fired.
  • Celebrated their firing publicly, directly linking her pressure campaign to the outcome.

3. Legal and Institutional Fallout

[10:00 - 13:30]

• Destruction of Civil Service Protections:
  • Trump’s administration deliberately incapacitated bodies intended to protect civil servants, notably the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).
  • Comey was told to appeal her firing to the MSPB—but the Board has no quorum and cannot act.

    “There's only one person left, a Republican on… Merit Systems Protection Board. There's no quorum… it can't act without a quorum. And that's what's happened.”
    — Michael Popok [11:45]

  • Supreme Court allowed the Board’s effective dissolution, leaving Comey and others with no protection.
• Legal Implications for Trump:
  • By undermining these institutions, Trump’s defense that civil service remedies were available may now backfire ("hoisted on his own petard").
  • Maureen Comey alleges futility of appeals process in her ten-count complaint.

4. Connecting the Epstein Investigation

[02:29 - 04:00]

• Comey was critical to the prosecution of Epstein and Maxwell.
• Popok alleges her firing was orchestrated to weaken the government’s stance in Ghislaine Maxwell’s post-conviction interviews:

  “They fired Maureen Comey before they met with Ghislaine Maxwell... She knows everything about the case and would be able to successfully cross-examine Ghislaine Maxwell...”
  — Michael Popok [03:50]

5. Lawsuit Details and Public Documentation

[13:30 - 14:30]

• Popok posts the full complaint on Legal AF’s Substack, promising ongoing updates on judge assignment and further developments.
• He emphasizes building a community of listeners for continued legal analysis and transparency.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the nature of political retribution:

  “The sins of her father are being visited on an adult daughter. I got news for Donald Trump. Women have the right to vote. Women are their own people. They're no longer chattel...”
  — Michael Popok [05:39]

• Trump’s delegation to Laura Loomer:

  “President Trump has publicly stated, if you’re loomered, you’re in big trouble. That’s the end of your career in a sense.”
  — Michael Popok [08:00]

• On civil service protections’ destruction:

  “He wrecked the independence of the Merit Systems Protection Board... So it can’t act without a quorum. And that’s what’s happened.”
  — Michael Popok [11:45]

• Highlighting the larger stakes:

  “Now, the chickens are coming home to roost. He may have destroyed the Merit Systems Protection Board, but then you can't point to it as an avenue for appeal if you fire somebody.”
  — Michael Popok [12:24]

Important Segments & Timestamps

• [02:29] - Start of main segment: Maureen Comey’s lawsuit and background.
• [05:00] - Quotation of Jay Clayton’s response to Comey’s firing.
• [06:55] - Trump’s disparaging comments about James Comey (audio clip).
• [08:00] - Laura Loomer’s involvement and online pressure campaign.
• [11:45] - Breakdown of the collapse of Merit Systems Protection Board.

Conclusion

This episode gives listeners a penetrating look into the unprecedented intertwining of politics, personal vendettas, and the erosion of institutional safeguards in the American justice system. The firing of Maureen Comey and her subsequent lawsuit act as a case study in the shifting legal and political landscape under and after the Trump administration. Michael Popok’s analysis is both pointed and urgent, making the consequences of these actions clear for both legal practitioners and the wider public.

For further details and regular updates—including the full legal filing—listeners are directed to Legal AF’s Substack and YouTube channels.