Comey says he ‘would not’ be surprised by third indictment from Trump DOJ
The article centers Comey's voice and perspective while presenting his claims of political persecution without substantive counterargument or direct Trump administration response. Language choices like 'empty narcissist' and 'obsessed' reflect Comey's charged characterizations rather than neutral reporting. The framing accepts Comey's narrative that prosecutions are retaliatory rather than examining prosecutorial rationale, though the seashell post details are included, creating a mixed presentation that leans toward sympathy for Comey while maintaining surface-level journalistic distance.
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- This article does not address the Trump administration's or prosecutors' stated justification for the charges beyond the bare allegation language
- This article does not include analysis of whether similar prosecutions occur under other administrations or comparative context for social media prosecutions
- This article does not address specifics of the September 2025 lying-to-Congress charge beyond its existence
Framing may shift significantly pending trial outcomes in July and resolution of the second case; acquittals would undermine the persecution narrative, while convictions would validate Comey's claims.
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Comey is currently awaiting a July trial over a social media post prosecutors allege was intended to threaten the life of President Donald Trump.
In a Monday interview with MS NOW’s Nicolle Wallace, Comey said he sees the possibility of additional charges as part of a broader pattern.
“This is only going to go away when this administration leaves office, because Donald Trump is obsessed with me and with others,” Comey said. “He is not going to let it go because he’s an empty narcissist who has suffered some wounds he believes at my hand … no matter what it takes.”
Despite the scrutiny, Comey said he remains confident ahead of the trial.
“I know the system. I know me. I know the facts. I know my lawyers. I know judges,” he said. “But look, I’m very concerned for the country. I’m very concerned for what’s happening at the Department of Justice and the FBI.”
The case centers on a now-deleted Instagram post showing seashells arranged to read “86 47.” Prosecutors argue the message was threatening, saying “86” can mean to eliminate and “47” refers to Trump as the 47th president. Comey has denied any violent intent.
In a separate case, Comey was charged in September 2025 with allegedly lying to Congress about leaks to the press.
Trump and Comey have had a contentious relationship since Trump fired him as FBI director in 2017, a move that later became a central focus of the Mueller investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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