Defiant James Comey breaks silence on second criminal indictment: ‘Let’s go’
James Comey has responded defiantly to his second federal indictment, which alleges he threatened President Trump. In a video statement, he maintained his innocence and expressed confidence in the judiciary. The indictment is linked to an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to form the numbers '86 47.'
- ▪James Comey was indicted for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump.
- ▪The indictment is based on an Instagram post showing seashells arranged to form the numbers '86 47.'
- ▪Comey's lawyer stated they will contest the charges in court.
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Politics Defiant James Comey breaks silence on second criminal indictment: ‘Let’s go’ By Josh Christenson Published April 28, 2026 Updated April 28, 2026, 7:28 p.m. ET Former FBI Director James Comey issued a defiant statement in response to his federal indictment Tuesday for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump. In a video statement published on his Substack, Comey said after an earlier indictment had been thrown out on procedural grounds that Trump’s Department of Justice was “back: This time about a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach a year ago.” “And this won’t be the end of it. But nothing has changed with me. I’m still innocent. I’m still not afraid. And I still believe in the independent federal judiciary, so let’s go,” he added.
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