Line in the sand: Why Trump is drawing flak for the James Comey indictment over seashells
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted over a social media post featuring seashells arranged to spell '86 47,' which prosecutors allege was a threat against President Donald Trump, drawing criticism from legal experts and political commentators. Critics argue the indictment is politically motivated and unlikely to succeed due to First Amendment protections. The case has sparked debate over the use of the justice system in targeting political opponents.
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Media Buzz Line in the sand: Why Trump is drawing flak for the James Comey indictment over seashells Ex-FBI head's latest indictment stems from a seaside Instagram post By Howard Kurtz Fox News Published April 30, 2026 3:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump calls Comey a 'dirty cop' and a 'crooked man' President Donald Trump criticizes former FBI Director James Comey, calling him a 'dirty cop' and a 'crooked man' in light of his indictment. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The second James Comey indictment is not just absurd, it’s deeply troubling.
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