James Comey Indicted Again Over '86 47' Seashell Photo

Former FBI Director James Comey, a frequent critic of President Trump, has been indicted by the Department of Justice for a second time over a social media post displaying '86 47' in seashells.

Tue Apr 28 2026

Former FBI Director Comey Faces Second Indictment

Former FBI Director James Comey, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, has been indicted by the Department of Justice for a second time. The charges stem from a social media post by Comey featuring seashells arranged to display "86 47," which some Republicans interpreted as a threat against President Trump. The indictment, filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina, charges Comey with making threats against the president and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce.

Interpretation of '86 47' and Previous Case Dismissal

The indictment alleges that "a reasonable recipient who is familiar with the circumstances would interpret" the seashell arrangement "as a serious expression of an intent to do harm to the President of the United States." While "86" is slang for "to get rid of," and "47" refers to Trump's current term, Comey has stated he believed it was a "clever way to express a political viewpoint." The Justice Department previously attempted to indict Comey for lying to Congress in 2020, but that case was dismissed due to the invalid appointment of a prosecutor.

*Source: Axios (2026-04-28)*

Tags: #JamesComey #DonaldTrump #DOJ #Indictment #USPolitics