29 April 2026Policy & Regulation
Former FBI Director Comey charged with threatening Trump
A federal grand jury indicted James Comey on two counts of threatening President Trump, stemming from an Instagram post showing "86 47" that prosecutors interpret as intent to harm. The Justice Department alleges "86" means "to kill" and "47" refers to Trump as the 47th President, calling the May 2025 post a "disgraceful" public encouragement viewable worldwide. Comey faces up to 10 years per count if convicted. The case tests the boundaries of online political expression and could set precedent for symbolic speech prosecution in the social media age.
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