Another Comey indictment: Letters to the Editor — May 4, 2026
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time, this time over an Instagram post containing the numbers '86 47,' which some interpret as a threat against former President Trump. Public opinion is divided, with some viewing the indictment as a necessary enforcement of justice and others as politically motivated overreach. The case has sparked debate about free speech, equal justice, and the politicization of the legal system.
- ▪James Comey was indicted over an Instagram post containing the phrase '86 47.'
- ▪Some interpret '86 47' as a call to impeach Trump, while others claim it implies a threat to kill him.
- ▪The Justice Department is investigating the post under laws concerning threats against the president.
- ▪Multiple letter writers argue the indictment is either a justified legal action or a politically motivated abuse of power.
- ▪Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that threats against the president will be investigated, raising questions about selective enforcement.
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Opinion letters to the editor Another Comey indictment: Letters to the Editor — May 4, 2026 By Post readers Published May 3, 2026, 10:32 a.m. ET Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted over the "86 47" social media post he made last year. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo The Issue: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted for a second time over his “86 47” Instagram post. The latest indictment of former FBI Director James Comey will again prove to be fruitless and another loss for his irascible former boss (“Comey turns self in,” May 1). “86” means no more than, “get rid of,” not “kill” — i.e., get rid of that ref, get rid of that menu item and, in this case, impeach Trump. That’s it, no more, no less.
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