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NewsNY Post PoliticsMay 3, 2026United States

Acting Attorney General Comments on James Comey Indictment

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for alleged threats against President Trump is based on evidence beyond a specific Instagram post. While the indictment references a May 2025 post featuring the numbers '86 47', Blanche indicated that investigators considered additional evidence.

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Why It Matters

The of a former FBI Director for alleged threats against a sitting President involves significant federal legal proceedings and potential implications for national security and free speech interpretations.

Key Facts

  • James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina on Tuesday.
  • The indictment alleges that Comey made threats against President Trump.
  • The indictment references a May 2025 Instagram post by Comey showing seashells spelling '86 47'.
  • The Justice Department interprets '86 47' as a threat to kill the president.
  • Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the indictment is based on more evidence than just the Instagram post.
  • Comey has denied wrongdoing and stated he intends to fight the charges.
  • Comey claims '86' refers to hospitality industry terminology for removing an item or person, not violence.
  • Blanche stated that other individuals who have used the '86 47' phrase online are not being indicted.

Who's Mentioned

personKristen Welker“NBC Meet the Press host”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”personTodd Blanche“Acting Attorney General”locationEastern District of North Carolina“Jurisdiction where the indictment was filed”personJames Comey“Former FBI Director and defendant”