Ex-Federal Prosecutor Torches Trump DOJ Case Against James Comey
Summary
A former federal prosecutor criticized the Justice Department’s case against former FBI director James Comey, saying it is legally weak. The case is based mainly on an Instagram post with the phrase “86 47,” which prosecutors say is a threat against President Donald Trump, but critics argue it may be protected political speech.Key Facts
- The case focuses on a 2025 Instagram post by James Comey showing seashells arranged to say “86 47.”
- Prosecutors claim “86 47” is a code meaning “kill President Trump.”
- Comey denies intending any threat and deleted the post after learning of its possible violent interpretation.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says prosecutors reviewed more evidence beyond the Instagram post.
- Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig said the case is weak and depends on how a court interprets “86,” a term with multiple meanings.
- Honig cited a Supreme Court case protecting a statement about threatening a president, suggesting Comey’s post is protected speech.
- Criticism warns the prosecution risks criminalizing ambiguous political expression protected by the First Amendment.
- Legal analysts doubt the case will succeed without stronger evidence proving criminal intent.
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