James Comey indicted over seashell photo that officials said threatened Trump
James Comey has been indicted by the Justice Department for allegedly threatening President Trump through a photo of seashells. The indictment claims that the arrangement of the shells, which spelled out '86 47', could be interpreted as a serious threat. Comey has denied the charges and stated that he did not intend for the post to be seen as violent.
- ▪The indictment includes two counts related to the alleged threat against President Trump.
- ▪Comey posted the photo on Instagram last year, which Trump allies claimed was a threat.
- ▪Comey has stated that he will contest the charges in court and believes in the independent judiciary.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted Over Alleged Trump Threat — TIME — Top
- ▪ Grand jury indicts Comey for alleged threat against Trump — NBC News — Top
- ▪ James Comey gets indicted (again) — Vox
- ▪ James Comey Indicted For ‘86 47’ ‘Threat’ Against Trump — The Federalist
- ▪ Ex-FBI boss Comey indicted again, this time over seashell ‘threat’ to Trump — The Sydney Morning Herald
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Justice DepartmentJames Comey indicted over seashell photo that officials say threatened TrumpThe former FBI director posted a beach photo last year showing shells in the shape of "8647," which Trump allies portrayed as a threat against the president. It's the second time the Trump administration has indicted Comey.Add NBC News to GoogleGrand jury indicts Comey, alleging threat against Trump02:27Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 28, 2026, 2:47 PM EDT / Updated April 28, 2026, 7:01 PM EDTBy Ryan J.
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