Blanche turns the tables on Comey indictment critics: ‘Rest assured’ case goes beyond Instagram post
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, asserting it is based on more than just a social media post. He emphasized that a grand jury gathered a substantial body of evidence, including witness testimony and documents, over 11 months. Blanche rejected claims of political motivation, stating career officials conducted a thorough investigation.
- ▪The indictment against James Comey centers on an '8647' Instagram post interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump.
- ▪Todd Blanche stated the case includes a body of evidence beyond the social media post, gathered over approximately 11 months.
- ▪Prosecutors must prove intent, and Blanche said the DOJ will present witnesses, documents, and materials to meet that legal threshold.
- ▪Blanche clarified that not all uses of '8647' are prosecuted, but other factors justified Comey's indictment.
- ▪Comey denies the charges and plans to contest them in court through his legal team.
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Attorney general Blanche turns the tables on Comey indictment critics: ‘Rest assured’ case goes beyond Instagram post The acting attorney general says a grand jury collected a 'body of evidence' including witnesses and documents By Ashley Oliver Fox News Published May 4, 2026 11:26am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video James Comey indicted over ‘86 47’ social media post, accused of threats against Trump Fox News correspondent David Spunt reports on the Justice Department’s charges against former FBI Director James Comey over an ‘86 47’ social media post allegedly threatening President Donald Trump on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche insisted Sunday that the…
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