Blanche says Trump did not direct DOJ to indict Comey a second time
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that President Donald Trump did not direct the Justice Department to indict former FBI Director James Comey a second time, emphasizing the investigation has been ongoing for nearly a year. The indictment stems from a May Instagram post by Comey featuring seashells spelling '86 47,' which some interpreted as a threat against Trump, the 47th president. Comey denies any intent to threaten, maintains his innocence, and is expected to surrender to authorities as the case moves forward in federal court.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday denied that President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to indict former FBI Director James Comey for a second time, saying the investigation has been ongoing for almost a year. The two-count indictment stems from a May Instagram post by Comey featuring seashells arranged to spell “86 47.” The number “86” is a term the restaurant industry uses when referring to out-of-stock items or to “get rid of” something, and some Republicans interpreted it as a threat against Trump. And “47” allegedly referred to Trump, who is the 47th president in his second term.
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