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FBI Director Comey Indicted Over Instagram Threat to Trump

4/29/2026

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FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump with an Instagram post reading “86 47.”
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the threat is illegal, noted Comey's Substack video where he vows to fight the charges, and added the probe will use witnesses and documents.
Critics note the earlier “86 46” slogan appeared on independent-vendor merchandise but not on official Republican Party channels, raising double-standard concerns.

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FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump with an Instagram post reading “86 47.”
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the threat is illegal, noted Comey's Substack video where he vows to fight the charges, and added the probe will use witnesses and documents.
Critics note the earlier “86 46” slogan appeared on independent-vendor merchandise but not on official Republican Party channels, raising double-standard concerns.