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Comey on Justice Department case: Blanche needs to ‘bone up on the rules’

The Hill · May 17, 2026, 4:16 PM

Key takeaways

  • I don t talk about the case because the federal court rules require you not.
  • Comey has been indicted twice over allegations that a photo of seashells he shared on Instagram constitued a threat on President Trump s life.
  • Earlier this month, Blanche, in an interview with NBC addressed questions about the investigation into the social media post, which included a photo of seashells in a formation reading 86 47.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

I don t talk about the case because the federal court rules require you not. I would urge the acting attorney general to bone up on the rules, Comey said during an appearance on NBC s Meet the Press when asked about the case.

Comey has been indicted twice over allegations that a photo of seashells he shared on Instagram constitued a threat on President Trump s life.

Earlier this month, Blanche, in an interview with NBC addressed questions about the investigation into the social media post, which included a photo of seashells in a formation reading 86 47.

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