Attempt to prosecute Comey over Instagram post allegedly calling for ‘political violence’ met with ridicule by experts

Trump had accused Comey of "calling for the assassination of the president" by sharing the image of the numbers in the May 15 Instagram post.

FBI director was charged initially in May of 2025 for lying to Congress about Russia probe, Clinton email case before charges were dropped

Attempt to prosecute Comey over Instagram post allegedly calling for ‘political violence’ met with ridicule by experts

Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."