How does Comey's 'threat' against Trump compare to other defendants charged by DOJ?
James Comey has been indicted for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump through a social media post featuring seashells arranged as '86 47,' interpreted as a call to remove Trump. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche claimed the case is similar to other threats against public officials prosecuted by the DOJ. However, a review of cited cases shows most involved explicit, violent language, unlike Comey's ambiguous post. Comey deleted the post, denied intent to threaten, and condemned violence.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHow does James Comey's 'threat' against Trump compare to other defendants charged by DOJ?The ex-FBI director was indicted for allegedly threatening Trump online.ByPeter Charalambous, Katherine Faulders, and Alexander MallinApril 28, 2026, 10:07 PM23:11FBI Director Kash Patel speaks as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche listens at a press conference on April 28, 2026 at the Department of Justice in Washington.Tasos Katopodis/Getty ImagesWhen acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictment Tuesday of James Comey for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump, he argued that the case…
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