Ex-FBI director James Comey posted a picture of seashells. Now he’s being probed for ‘threats’ to Trump
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Ex-FBI Boss Investigated Over Instagram Post Alleged to be Trump Death Threat
Ex-FBI Boss Investigated Over Instagram Post Alleged to be Trump Death Threat
Above: James Comey, former director of the FBI, pictured in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Dec. 7, 2018. Image credit: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
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Metaculus Prediction
There's a 20% chance that an attempt to fire Jerome Powell will be made before the ed of his term, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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