Bernard Kerik, Trump ally and former NYPD commissioner, dies at 69, source says

[The Grand Illuminist]

Source: CNN

Former New York police commissioner Bernard Kerik has died at the age of 69, according to a source close to Kerik.

FBI Director Kash Patel remembered Kerik in a Thursday evening post on X.

“Today, we mourn the loss of Bernard B. Kerik, a warrior, a patriot, and one of the most courageous public servants this country has ever known. Bernie passed away tragically on May 29, 2025, after a private battle with illness,” Patel wrote.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/29/politics/bernard-kerik-dies-nypd-commissioner

[RockRaven]

1. It is a good thing

that he is no longer able to commit crimes.

[Klarkashton]

2. Oh tough tough ass!!!!

[John1956PA]

3. He and Giuliani rose in fame after 911.

As I recall, Kerik went on to be the front personality for some international security consulting company. I do not know what he was doing lately. He was just a bit older than I am.

[choie]

4. He went on to become a criminal.

[riversedge]

16. So so so many folks get into trouble over taxes-then lie-give misinforation to try to

get out of trouble with their tax lies.

[SarcasticSatyr]

5. Let's see . . . Phil Robertson, now Bernard Kerik ..

Please Lord, I don't ask for much ...

[rubbersole]

20. That list might wrap around the world a couple of times.

Putin should be first. tsf continually deteriorating in public without his mentor's guidance could be the best shitshow his disciples could suffer.

[speak easy]

6. Felon.

He was nominated to be Homeland Security secretary by President George W. Bush in 2004 but later withdrew from consideration due to potential tax violations and a former household employee’s questionable immigration status.

Kerik pleaded guilty to misdemeanor ethics violations related to gifts he received while leading the city corrections department in 2006. He was fined for accepting $165,000 in gifts from a construction firm. In November 2007, Kerik was indicted on federal corruption charges, and he pleaded not guilty to 16 counts, including conspiracy, tax fraud and making false statements.

In 2009, he pleaded guilty to eight fe'ony charges, including tax fraud and lying to White House officials and was later sentenced to 48 months in prison. Kerik was released from federal prison for good behavior after serving three years, and he released a memoir in 2015.

Gallagher was convicted of bringing discredit to the armed services after posing next to a dead ISIS fighter’s body, which is against regulations. He was then demoted in rank – a decision Trump later reversed.

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/29/politics/bernard-kerik-dies-nypd-commissioner

[BootinUp]

7. Damn shame

that it took so long.

[JoseBalow]

8. Adios, Fucko!

[Silent Type]

9. Started reading title and thought Kerik was being appointed to trump's corrupt cabinet.

[Zorro]

10. He just made the world a better place

[sinkingfeeling]

11. Bye. Don't forget to take a fan.

[Marcuse]

12. Is it irony, sarcasm, paradox or definition of character?

[CanonRay]

13. Good riddance

[Tarzanrock]

14. Just one more dead Republican Ratfuck.

[lastlib]

15. One down, a million or so to go......

"Only speak good of the dead..." He's dead--good.

[generalbetrayus]

17. When will his buddy Rudy Ghouliani join him in Hell?

[Pototan]

18. My mother taught me

If I didn't have something good to say about someone, don't say anything at all.

Bernie Kerick is dead. GOOD

[Bohunk68]

28. Always say good about the dead.

That would be a Moms Mabley routine, and she just passed.

[AllyCat]

19. So, anyone got plans for the weekend?

[SouthBayDem]

21. I had no idea he was still alive honestly

And was not even 70 yet.

[truthisfreedom]

22. Why does "battle with illness"

Sound like excess alcohol consumption?

[Javaman]

23. good. it proves that evil assholes can still die.

gives me hope

[twodogsbarking]

24. Never gets old.

[sagetea]

25. Oh THANK GAWD!!!!

At least one person in their realm is no longer here to bully people! I was/am wondering if any of them assholes would ever die!


sage

[PJMcK]

26. A great Republican!

Tax cheat.
Felon.
Adulterer.
Liar.

Kerik was a perfect Republican.

Good riddance, asshole.

[travelingthrulife]

27. Best news today!

[displacedvermoter]

29. Opens up a spot for Bo Dietl

in a law enforcement role down the road.

[Basso8vb]

30. Good.

I hope that asshole's Denise was long and painful.

Fuck him.

[Blue Owl]

31. Now do Taco Don

[FakeNoose]

32. Does it seem really weird that Kash Patel is announcing his death?

Bernie Kerik had no connection with the FBI as far as I know. Even if he did, it should be a family member or close friend who makes such an announcement.

[electric_blue68]

33. Buh-byeee!

[Dawson Leery]

34. Bothn Bernard Kerik and OBL are gone.

No loss.