Defiant James Comey breaks silence on second criminal indictment: ‘Let’s go’
Former FBI Director James Comey has broken his silence on a second federal indictment, this one alleging he threatened to kill President Trump, responding defiantly in a video statement. He claimed the charges are politically motivated, referencing a prior dismissed case and a social media post about seashells. Comey maintained his innocence, expressed faith in the judiciary, and criticized the current state of the Department of Justice. He framed the indictment as part of a broader erosion of democratic norms.
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Politics breaking Defiant James Comey breaks silence on second criminal indictment: ‘Let’s go’ By Josh Christenson Published April 28, 2026, 6:30 p.m. ET Former FBI Director James Comey issued a defiant statement in response to his federal indictment Tuesday for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump. In a video statement published on his Substack, Comey said after an earlier indictment had been thrown out on procedural grounds that Trump’s DOJ was “back: This time about a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach a year ago.” “And this won’t be the end of it. But nothing has changed with me. I’m still innocent. I’m still not afraid. And I still believe in the independent federal judiciary, so let’s go,” he added.
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