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
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