Blanche, asked about other postings of '86 47,' says 'every case is different'
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Justice Department's indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram post with the numbers '86 47' does not mean all similar posts will be prosecuted, emphasizing that each case depends on its specific circumstances. The indictment alleges that the post constituted a threat against President Trump, the 47th president, with '86' interpreted as slang for 'remove' or 'get rid of.' Blanche warned against threatening the president's life but declined to comment on broader First Amendment implications or potential selective prosecution.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBlanche, asked if DOJ will now prosecute every post of '86 47,' says 'every case is different'A grand jury has indicted ex-FBI head James Comey for posting "86 47" online.ByAlexander MallinApril 29, 2026, 7:58 PM3:25Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a news conference on changes to Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms regulations, at the Department of Justice, on April 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C.Rod Lamkey Jr./APActing Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday that the Justice Department's decision to seek an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey for his Instagram…
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