James Comey used Instagram to post an alleged threatening photo against Donald Trump, leading to an indictment.
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Updated Sep 8
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What happened
James Comey used Instagram to post an alleged threatening photo against Donald Trump, leading to an indictment.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Comey was formally indicted in the Eastern District of North Carolina for threatening the President.1 source
Secret Service questioned Comey about a social media post he made.1 source
Indictment stems from alleged threats made by Comey against Trump via Instagram.1 source
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The entities involved
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James Comey
American lawyer and 7th director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (born 1960)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- newsweek.com
- ibtimes.co.uk
- bostonherald.com
- aljazeera.com
- wnd.com
- livemint.com
- dailyadvance.com
- therecord.com
- bozemandailychronicle.comComey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges
- reflector.comComey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges
- kxel.comJames Comey files motion seeking dismissal of seashell indictment
- tnledger.comComey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges
- news.az
- ksl.com
- kxel.com
- carolinajournal.com