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Joe Rogan Rips Trump Admin Over Comey Indictment: 'Sets Crazy Precedent'

Joe Rogan Rips Trump Admin Over Comey Indictment: 'Sets Crazy Precedent'

Summary

Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with threatening President Donald Trump because of a social media post showing “86 47,” which prosecutors said could be seen as a threat to harm the 47th president. Podcast host Joe Rogan criticized the indictment, saying it sets a risky example for free speech, while the Justice Department said threatening the president is a serious crime.

Key Facts

  • James Comey faces two federal charges for allegedly threatening President Trump through an Instagram post.
  • The post showed “86 47,” a term that prosecutors say could mean to harm or remove the 47th president.
  • Comey denies any threat and plans to fight the charges in court.
  • Joe Rogan called the indictment “nuts” and warned it could set a dangerous precedent for free speech.
  • The Justice Department says threatening a president is a grave offense and must be punished.
  • President Trump described “86 47” as a call to “kill” him in a social media post.
  • The case raises questions about how online speech about political leaders is legally interpreted.
  • Similar phrases were used during President Joe Biden’s term, stirring debate on enforcement consistency.
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