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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Erin Keller

Once MAGA faithful Joe Rogan further removes himself from Trump over Comey indictment

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  • Joe Rogan criticized the Trump administration's decision to indict James Comey over an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to read "86 47," calling the prosecution "nuts."
  • Comey has been charged by a federal grand jury in North Carolina with two counts related to alleged threats against President Trump, stemming from the 2025 Instagram post.
  • Prosecutors interpret "86" as meaning "get rid of" or "eliminate," suggesting it refers to Trump as the 47th president, while Comey maintains the message was political, not threatening.
  • Rogan argued that prosecuting such an ambiguous post sets a "crazy precedent" and risks undermining First Amendment protections, questioning the legal basis of the charges.
  • President Trump, on Truth Social, claimed "86" is a mob term for "kill him" and interpreted "86 47" as a direct threat to "kill President Trump."

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Joe Rogan responds to Trump administration indicting James Comey over ‘86 47’ seashell image: ‘That is nuts’

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