Rogan Critiques Comey’s Indictment

Joe Rogan recently expressed his disapproval of the Trump Justice Department’s indictment of former FBI Director James Comey during an episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “It’s weird, it’s weird,” he remarked.

This week, the Justice Department stirred controversy by indicting Comey in North Carolina on two charges that include threatening the president, stemming from an Instagram post made last year. This post featured a shell in the sand that read “86 47.” Comey stated that he stumbled upon this message while walking on the beach with his wife, who encouraged him to share a photo. After facing criticism, he eventually deleted the post.

The meaning of “86” has been widely discussed, with interpretations ranging from a term used in restaurants implying exclusion, to a more sinister suggestion about murder.

Rogan commented on the nature of the charges, suggesting that they felt exaggerated. “You’re going to go after somebody for some … thing. 86 47 is about eliminating 47,” he said, questioning the validity of the indictment. His guest echoed these sentiments, labeling the indictment as “retaliation” for Comey’s involvement in the events leading to the Russia investigation, a thorn in President Trump’s side during his first term. The rift between Trump and Comey dates back to 2017, when Trump dismissed Comey from his position.

“They’re just looking for some reason, but I’m sure there are other reasons,” Rogan added, implying there may be more substantial issues at play. He also noted that if Comey were genuinely corrupt, he might have chosen different imagery for his Instagram post.

Another guest, Mark Normand, remarked, “Trump can fire a shot, but he’s not kidding,” hinting at the serious implications of the charges.

Logan, a supporter of Trump’s 2024 campaign, tied this legal action to what he considered dangerous precedents set by Trump’s administration, referring to the deployment of masked ICE agents in cities nationwide.

Legal experts have weighed in, expressing doubts about the indictment’s solid ground. Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, asserted that the Justice Department faces significant challenges under the First Amendment. He argued that the image at the heart of the indictment is likely protected speech, and absent significant new evidence, reaching a constitutional limit seems unlikely.

Despite the charges, Comey has maintained his composure, declaring, “I’m still innocent. I’m still not afraid. And I still believe in an independent federal judiciary. So let’s go.” Last fall, a federal judge previously dismissed a charge against him involving false statements related to his testimony about the Russia investigation.

As of now, Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of Justice for a comment on the matter.