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Washington Examiner • May 3, 2026 16:15

Tillis says ’86’ has roots in restaurant industry after Comey indicted for alleged Trump post

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said on Sunday that he believes posting “86 47” is not a crime in light of the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, arguing that the term “86” has its roots in the restaurant industry. “If this whole case is based on a picture in the sand of a North […]

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Comey has been accused of knowingly threatening the US president.

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Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

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19:02

USA: Ex-FBI chief Comey appears in court over Trump threat

Comey is charged with acting "knowingly and willfully" to threaten the life of the president and of transmitting threats across state lines. His attorney says the case is a "vindictive …

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19:02

USA: Ex-FBI chief Comey appears in court over Trump threat

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18:01

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James Comey indicted over 2025 social media post allegedly threatening Trump

The former FBI director shared a photo showing seashells arranged to write out “86 47,” which some saw as a call for violence against President Donald Trump.