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

The Independent·Erin Keller·about 1 month ago
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Joe Rogan called the Trump administration’s decision to indict former FBI Director James Comey over his “86 47” seashell photo “nuts,” as the polarizing podcast host continues to distance himself from the president. Speaking on his podcast Friday, Rogan argued that prosecuting an ambiguous post risks expanding how the legal system defines threats, potentially undermining First Amendment protections. Comey has been charged by a federal grand jury in North Carolina with two counts related to alleged threats against President Donald Trump . The case stems from a 2025 Instagram post showing seashells arranged to read “86 47.” Prosecutors say “86” can mean “get rid of” or “eliminate,” as it does in restaurant slang, and argue it could be interpreted as referring to Trump, the 47th president. Comey previously said he viewed the message as political rather than threatening and maintained his innocence in court on Wednesday.…

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