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May 3, 2026
Acting AG Todd Blanche Defends Indictment of James Comey Amid Broader Context
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that the indictment of James Comey involves more evidence than just an Instagram post, although specifics remain undisclosed.
- Comey faces charges stemming from a post referencing calls to remove Trump, which he claims did not suggest violence.
- Experts, including Senator Adam Schiff, have criticized the case as weak, with some Republicans doubting its credibility.
6 Sources
- Acting attorney general says indictment against James Comey goes beyond seashell photoMay 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM · NBC
- Prosecution of Comey 'makes no sense:' TillisMay 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM · The Hill
- Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like ComeyMay 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM · NYT
- Comey prosecution 'not just' about Instagram post: BlancheMay 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM · The Hill
- Todd Blanche says case against Comey based on more than just Instagram postMay 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM · The Guardian
- Acting AG Todd Blanche claims Comey case isn’t about ‘single incident’ as he’s grilled on indictmentMay 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM · Independent