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Senate Republican on Comey indictment: 'I hope that they have more than just a picture in the sand'
Key takeaways
- Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Wednesday said he hopes the Justice Department has stronger evidence against former FBI Director James Comey than just the picture in the sand.
- Comey was indicted with a second round of charges on Tuesday for allegedly threatening to harm President Trump after posting a photo of seashells arranged in a pattern that read 86 47 almost a year ago.
- Federal prosecutors have alleged the post was encouraging political violence against Trump, the 47th president.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Wednesday said he hopes the Justice Department has stronger evidence against former FBI Director James Comey than just the picture in the sand.
Comey was indicted with a second round of charges on Tuesday for allegedly threatening to harm President Trump after posting a photo of seashells arranged in a pattern that read 86 47 almost a year ago.
Federal prosecutors have alleged the post was encouraging political violence against Trump, the 47th president. Using the number 86 is common slang for removing or throwing out something or someone.
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