The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a social media post from May 2025, where seashells were arranged to read '86 47.' This post is interpreted by prosecutors as a serious threat against President Trump, who is the 47th president. Comey turned himself in to authorities and faces charges of threatening the president's life and transmitting threats across state lines. The case has drawn significant media attention and public scrutiny regarding the implications of social media expressions in political discourse.
POLITICSPublished 29 Apr 2026 • Published 1 day ago • Updated 13h ago
James Comey Charged with Threatening Trump's Life Online
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James Comey has been indicted by the DOJ over a 2025 Instagram post featuring seashells arranged as '86 47,' which prosecutors allege is a threat against Trump. Comey has surrendered and faces serious charges, while Trump claims the post endangered his life.
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