Blanche denies that Trump directed Comey prosecution: "Of course not"
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said President Donald Trump did not order the Justice Department to charge former FBI Director James Comey. Comey was indicted for an Instagram post that authorities say threatened the president, and the case followed over a year of investigation.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, denied that President Trump directed Comey's prosecution.
- A grand jury indicted James Comey for an Instagram photo showing "86 47" spelled out in seashells, considered a threat against President Trump.
- Comey deleted the post after backlash and said he did not intend it as a violent message.
- The indictment claims a reasonable person would see the photo as a serious threat to the president.
- This is the second time Comey has faced prosecution attempts by the Justice Department.
- Previous charges related to false statements and obstruction were dismissed due to prosecutorial appointment issues.
- Blanche said not all comments or images targeting President Trump lead to indictments, explaining each case is unique.
- The case is being handled in North Carolina with Judge Louise Wood Flanagan assigned.
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