James Comey Indicted For ‘86 47’ ‘Threat’ Against Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on federal charges for a social media post featuring seashells arranged as '86 47,' which prosecutors allege was a threat against President Donald Trump. The Justice Department charged Comey with making a threat against the president and transmitting a threatening communication across state lines. This marks Comey's second federal indictment, following a prior case related to the Russia collusion investigation that was dismissed. The charges come amid heightened security concerns after a recent failed assassination attempt on Trump.
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Politics James Comey Indicted For ‘86 47’ ‘Threat’ Against Trump By: Breccan F. Thies April 28, 2026 3 min read Image CreditABC News / YouTube This is Comey’s second federal indictment. Breccan F. Thies Visit on Twitter @BreccanFThies More Articles Share Share Article on Facebook Share Article on Twitter Share Article on Truth Social Copy Article Link Share Article via Email Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey has been indicted by the Justice Department on charges related to an apparent threat, “86 47,” posted to social media in May 2025.
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