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Trump Calls James Comey 'Dirty Cop' As Former FBI Director Surrenders

Trump Calls James Comey 'Dirty Cop' As Former FBI Director Surrenders

Summary

President Donald Trump called former FBI director James Comey a "dirty cop" after Comey was charged for an Instagram post from last year. Comey was indicted in North Carolina over a photo that the Justice Department says was intended as a threat against President Trump.

Key Facts

  • James Comey, former FBI director, was charged in North Carolina this week.
  • The charges relate to a 2023 Instagram post showing seashells arranged to read "86 47."
  • The Justice Department claims the post was meant as a threat toward President Trump.
  • "86" is a slang term meaning to cancel or get rid of something; Trump says it means "kill him" in this context.
  • Comey removed the post, saying he did not intend to promote violence.
  • President Trump called Comey a "dirty cop" and accused him of lying to the FBI about the post.
  • Comey faces federal felony charges that can lead to up to 10 years in prison.
  • Comey plans to fight the charges in court.
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