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James Comey Indicted for Alleged Trump Threat, Critics Decry Politicization

4/29/2026

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James Comey was indicted on Tuesday for allegedly threatening U.S. President Donald Trump in a May 2025 seashell post.
Critics say the indictment shows a politicized use of the Justice Department.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel announced the charges at a press conference.
James Comey posted a Substack video asserting his innocence and confidence in an independent federal judiciary.

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Story summary

James Comey was indicted on Tuesday for allegedly threatening U.S. President Donald Trump in a May 2025 seashell post.
Critics say the indictment shows a politicized use of the Justice Department.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel announced the charges at a press conference.
James Comey posted a Substack video asserting his innocence and confidence in an independent federal judiciary.