Acting AG Blanche addresses Comey indictment, says Trump didn't direct him to pursue it
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke about the second indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. Blanche said President Donald Trump did not tell him to go after Comey in this case.Key Facts
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gave an exclusive interview to CBS Mornings.
- The Justice Department charged James Comey again over an Instagram post.
- The post showed seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
- Comey said he was not threatening President Trump with the post.
- Blanche confirmed President Trump did not direct the investigation against Comey.
- This is the second indictment involving James Comey by the Justice Department.
- The discussion focused on the independence of the department from the president's influence.
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