Ex-FBI chief James Comey surrenders in 'threat' case against Donald Trump; what was '86 47' post?
James Comey, former FBI Director, surrendered to US authorities on Wednesday after being charged with threatening the life of President Donald Trump. He faces two charges: threatening the president's life and transmitting threats across state lines. The indictment stems from a social media post Comey made last May that included the numbers '86 47', which prosecutors argue could be interpreted as a threat to Trump, who is the 47th president of the United States. Comey maintains he did not intend the message as a threat and plans to fight the charges in court, with his legal team arguing for selective prosecution by the Justice Department. The case will proceed in North Carolina.
28 APR 2026
— The Guardian
The Department of Justice filed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly making a threat to President Trump's life on Instagram.
29 APR 2026
— BBC
Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to authorities to face a charge alleging his Instagram post in May 2025 threatened President Donald Trump's life.
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Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to US authorities after being charged with threatening President Donald Trump.
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