Event Overview
Alina Habba battles 'The View' over Comey prosecution in tense appearance
The coverage centers on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram post showing seashells forming the numbers “86 47.” ABC News reports that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ’s decision to seek an indictment does not imply universal prosecution for similar posts. NBC News notes the indictment marks Blanche’s second such action in seven months and notes Trump’s apparent satisfaction with Blanche’s performance. Fox News focuses on Alina Habba’s tense exchange with The View about the Comey prosecution. Disagreements concern whether the indictments reflect a broader DOJ policy or are isolated actions, with Fox emphasizing political framing.
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Alina Habba battles 'The View' over Comey prosecution in tense appearance
Former Trump adviser Alina Habba battled co-host Sunny Hostin on "The View" over the second indictment of James Comey on Wednesday. Former Trump advisor Alina Habba battled "The View" co-hosts on Wednesday when pressed on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, which Sunny Hostin said she believed was a.
As Comey is indicted, Trump is said to be happy with acting Attorney General Blanche
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has become the second Justice Department leader in seven months to secure an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime target of President Donald Trump’s ire. And Trump is happy with Blanche's performance in the job, according to a person.
Blanche, asked about other postings of '86 47,' says 'every case is different'
A grand jury has indicted ex-FBI head James Comey for posting "86 47" online. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday that the Justice Department's decision to seek an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey for his Instagram post showing seashells forming the numbers "86 47" does not mean that.