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Republicans shrug off new charges against James Comey

The Department of Justice charged James Comey again over an Instagram post featuring seashells that spell out '86 47.'
Many Republicans told MS NOW they were unsure or deferred to the DOJ on the charges.
Some GOP lawmakers defended Comey or criticized the indictment as weak or overreaching.
Other Republicans said the case appeared weak based on a single picture and sand imagery.
Lawmakers argued over whether the message constituted a threat or a lawful expression.
Some Republicans said there have been multiple threats against Trump, and the comparison matters.
Senate and House members differed in their familiarity with the indictment details.
Some GOP figures called the indictment an overreach or a political grievance.
The report notes prior charges against Comey and notes a previous case was dismissed.
The article highlights varied GOP reactions, from endorsement to ignorance or deference to the DOJ.
The piece frames the indictment as a political and legal boundary test.

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