Who Is Ex-FBI Director James Comey's Wife, Patrice Failor? What To Know
Summary
James Comey, former FBI Director, recently turned himself in over a social media post prosecutors say threatened President Donald Trump. His wife, Patrice Failor, is known for her work in counseling and child advocacy, and has largely stayed out of the public eye despite Comey's high-profile career.Key Facts
- James Comey faces federal charges related to an Instagram post with seashells arranged to say “86 47,” which prosecutors interpret as a threat to President Trump.
- Comey disputes that the post is threatening.
- Patrice Failor and James Comey married in 1987 and have five children; they lost a son named Collin in infancy.
- Failor worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in Sierra Leone from 1983 to 1985 before marriage.
- Comey credits Failor for saving his life while he had malaria during a visit to Sierra Leone.
- Failor holds a master’s degree in counseling and focuses on helping vulnerable children.
- She has been a foster care advocate and has spoken publicly about the need for better support for at-risk children.
- The death of their infant son influenced her advocacy, especially on prenatal testing and treatment for infections.
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