🚨DOJ Indicts Comey for Instagram Threat Against Trump

Ex-FBI Chief Comey Faces New Charges Over Political Post

Yesterday, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted James Comey on charges related to an alleged threat made toward President Donald Trump on Instagram. The case hinges on a now-deleted image Comey posted last May, which showed a seashell formation resembling '8647'. Attorney General Todd Blanche claims this represents a threat to get rid of or harm the president. This indictment is significant because it highlights how social media posts can be interpreted as threats in political contexts. The DOJ's action underscores the legal risks associated with ambiguous online statements, especially for high-profile individuals involved in politics. The image was posted and deleted on May 15th, 2025, after Comey realized some people might interpret '8647' as a violent message (with 'eighty-six' meaning to get rid of). The DOJ is charging Comey with threatening the president and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce. The case follows another indictment against Comey in September for allegedly lying to Congress. That charge was later dismissed by a judge.