James Comey posts video in response to new DOJ indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the Department of Justice over an Instagram post from May 2025 featuring seashells spelling '86 47,' which prosecutors allege was a coded threat against President Donald Trump. Comey responded with a video on Substack denying any wrongdoing and suggesting the charges are politically motivated. The case centers on two federal charges related to threatening the president and transmitting threats across state lines.
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Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by the Department of Justice on Tuesday over an Instagram photo from May 2025 of seashells in the sand spelling out “86 47,” a message that some have claimed was a subliminal threat calling to end the life of President Donald Trump. After Tuesday’s indictment was announced, Comey released a video on Substack professing his innocence. “Well, they’re back,” Comey said. “This time about a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach a year ago.” Recommended Stories Soldier charged with making over $400,000 on Maduro raid bet pleads not guilty Patel tuts Walz after Minnesota governor takes credit for federal raids: ‘Come again?’ Bongino says he’s ‘scared’ of winding up in federal prison: ‘They’re coming for me’ Seashells by James ComeyRead on…
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