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Comey's role in the Russiagate hoax is widely scrutinized. He was the first federal official to involve himself publicly in the 2016 election campaign by commenting on Hillary Clinton’s emails. This politicization may have compromised his position, transforming him from a general law enforcement figure into a political actor. His controversial 2017 actions—such as publicly announcing the reopening of Clinton’s email investigation days before the election—are often cited as pivotal moment pieces fueling distrust in the FBI.