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Trump DOJ Indicts Comey Over Threats, Likely Dismissed

4/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s Justice Department indicted FBI Director James Comey in North Carolina on two counts of threatening the president’s life.
Federal prosecutors called the indictment the flimsiest charge they have ever seen and expect it will be dismissed before trial.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says Trump did not push for indictment although evidence shows Trump urged Comey’s prosecution and is pressuring him to appear tougher on opponents.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s Justice Department indicted FBI Director James Comey in North Carolina on two counts of threatening the president’s life.
Federal prosecutors called the indictment the flimsiest charge they have ever seen and expect it will be dismissed before trial.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says Trump did not push for indictment although evidence shows Trump urged Comey’s prosecution and is pressuring him to appear tougher on opponents.