Trump Administration Investigates Former FBI Director Comey for Threats

Former FBI Director James Comey has recently come under renewed scrutiny after posting a photo on Instagram that some in the Trump administration interpreted as a call for the assassination of President Trump, leading to a Secret Service investigation. While Comey downplayed the seriousness of the investigation, describing it as a potential distraction, the current Justice Department under Trump has taken a notably more aggressive stance against political opponents, as demonstrated by recent criminal charges filed against a Democratic congresswoman. Comey reflected on his past experiences under Trump's first term, including intense investigations and an aggressive tax audit, but noted that such retribution has not yet escalated in Trump's second term. The Instagram post in question featured the numbers “86 47,” a phrase used colloquially to mean getting rid of or killing the 47th president, which sparked widespread calls for Comey's arrest among Trump supporters. Legal experts and commentators have expressed concern over the politicization of law enforcement under the current administration and the willingness of Trump’s allies in the Justice Department to target his opponents. Despite these pressures, Comey continues to speak openly about his views on free speech, retribution, and the use of presidential power.