The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey that critics have said encouraged violence against the US president.

The indictment stems from an Instagram post Comey made last year depicting seashells spelling “86 47,” which led to allegations the post was a threat against President Donald…

The charges accuse Comey of threatening the life of the U.S. president and transmitting a threat across state lines.