James Comey is worried about Trump's mental health.
Comey Says Trump Is ‘Losing It’ and His Behavior ‘Seems Nuts’ in Mental Decline Warning
May 14 2026, Published 2:45 p.m. ET
Former FBI Director James Comey said President Donald Trump seems to be “losing it” and “doesn’t seem okay.”
He pointed to the president’s recent social media posts and questioned whether Trump’s behavior has changed since his first term.
Comey made these comments Tuesday on CNN’s The Source with Kaitlan Collins while discussing his new book, Red Verdict, and his ongoing legal battle with the Trump administration.
Former FBI director James Comey believes President Trump has changed.
When asked if Trump appeared different from the man he worked with in 2017, Comey said the president has changed “in a bad way.”
“Not different in you redid your hair,” Comey said, continuing: “Different in you seem nuts, buddy.”
Comey, whom Trump fired as FBI director in May 2017, mentioned Trump’s late-night posts on Truth Social and his attacks on political opponents. He said the president’s online behavior looks fixated on revenge and punishment.
“He doesn’t seem okay to me,” Comey said, according to Mediaite, continuing: “He seems to be losing it.”
Comey specifically highlighted posts where Trump targeted former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and other Democrats. The former FBI director viewed these posts as part of a troubling pattern of behavior from any president.
These comments came as Comey faces a new federal case related to a social media post showing seashells arranged to display “86 47.”
Trump’s allies interpreted the post as a threat against the 47th president, while Comey has denied any intent to threaten Trump.
Comey stated on CNN that he believes the administration’s actions against him are politically motivated. He also warned that other Trump critics could face similar treatment under a Justice Department led by officials closely aligned with the president.
The remarks are the latest chapter in a long-standing feud between Trump and Comey, which dates back to the FBI’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Trump fired Comey months into his first term, a decision that heightened the Russia investigation and later became a major point in special counsel Robert Mueller’s inquiry.
Comey has remained one of Trump’s most outspoken critics since leaving government. His 2018 memoir, A Higher Loyalty, detailed his interactions with Trump and argued that the president has undermined norms regarding truth, loyalty, and the rule of law.
Comey says he's prepared for more indictments from the Trump admin.
Trump and his allies have often dismissed Comey as dishonest and politically motivated. White House spokesman Kush Desai rejected Comey’s latest criticism in comments reported by The Independent, saying Trump’s public schedule and use of social media reflect “sharpness” and “unmatched energy.”
This exchange occurs as Trump’s age and fitness for office continue to be debated in the national political arena. Trump is 79 and would be 82 at the end of his current term. His supporters point to his rallies, interviews, and public appearances as evidence that he can do the job.
Critics focus on his speeches, online posts, and public statements, arguing that they indicate erratic behavior.
A separate group of 36 medical and mental health professionals recently urged Congress to consider action regarding Trump’s fitness, although they did not provide a formal diagnosis based on a personal examination.
Comey did not claim to diagnose Trump. Instead, he expressed concern about the president’s public behavior.
“I don’t know what’s going on,” Comey said. “But it seems crazy to me.”
The White House has dismissed similar criticisms in the past, saying Trump is healthy, engaged, and fit to serve. Trump has also repeatedly defended his cognitive abilities and claimed he has performed well on cognitive tests.