'It's Not Just the Instagram Post' - More to Comey Indictment Than Meets the Eye
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time, this time related to a May 2025 Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to spell '86 47.' Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that the indictment is based on more than just the image itself, citing a broader investigation. The case has raised questions about political motivations and potential First Amendment implications.
- ▪James Comey was indicted over an Instagram post showing seashells spelling '86 47,' interpreted as a threat to the president.
- ▪Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that career prosecutors and agents conducted a comprehensive investigation beyond the social media image.
- ▪Comey was previously indicted in Virginia for false statements and obstruction, though those charges were dismissed due to a legal issue with the prosecutor's appointment.
- ▪Critics have raised concerns about political retaliation and First Amendment defenses in connection with the new indictment.
- ▪The investigation into the Instagram post has been ongoing for nearly a year, according to officials.
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'It's Not Just the Instagram Post' - More to Comey Indictment Than Meets the Eye By Susie Moore | 1:35 PM on May 03, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted — for a second time — last Tuesday. This time, it was for his infamous May 2025 Instagram post of seashells on the beach, curiously arranged to spell out "86 47." Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); But it isn't just the Instagram post at issue here, as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche informed Kristen Welker on NBC News' "Meet the Press" on Sunday morning.
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