James Comey gets indicted (again)
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again on federal charges related to a social media post. Prosecutors allege that Comey's post, which included the phrase '86 47,' was interpreted as a threat against President Trump. This indictment follows a previous attempt last year that was dismissed due to weak evidence.
- ▪James Comey was indicted for a second time on new federal charges.
- ▪Prosecutors claim a 2025 social media post by Comey was a threat against Donald Trump.
- ▪The indictment is seen as part of Trump's ongoing efforts to target his perceived enemies.
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Politics /Donald Trump /The LogoffJames Comey gets indicted (again)Trump’s revenge ploys are getting kookier.by Cameron PetersApr 28, 2026, 9:45 PM UTCShareGiftFormer FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on June 8, 2017. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty ImagesCameron Peters is a staff editor at Vox.This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life.
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