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Comey Tells Acting AG Blanche: ‘Bone Up’ on Justice Department Rules

May 17, 2026

Summary

Former FBI Director James Comey publicly advised Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to 'bone up on the rules' and cease discussing his case, amid the federal prosecution of Comey.

How coverage differs

  • Center: Comey advises Acting AG Blanche to learn legal conduct rules Center outlets report former FBI Director James Comey's public statement advising Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to 'bone up on the rules' regarding his ongoing federal prosecution. They neutrally convey Comey's call for Blanche to refrain from discussing the case publicly.
  • Right: Comey taunts Justice Department, defends past actions amid indictment Right-leaning outlets frame former FBI Director James Comey's advice to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a 'taunt' against the Trump Justice Department. They highlight Comey's past controversies, such as his handling of the Hillary Clinton email probe, to undermine his credibility.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • Comey on Justice Department case: Blanche needs to ‘bone up on the rules’

Right

  • Ex-FBI Director James Comey taunts Trump DOJ on latest indictment — and says he’d reopen Clinton email probe again

Far right

  • Comey: Blanche Should 'Bone Up' on Legal Rules, Stop Talking About My Case

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