The U.S. Department of Justice holds a news conference — 4/28/2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice holds a news conference to announce the indictment of former FBI director James Comey on two felony counts for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump. The press conference includes statements from the Attorney General, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, and FBI Director Patel, who emphasize that threatening the president will not be tolerated and that the case will proceed with due process. No investment or financial topics are discussed.

• DOJ announces grand jury indictment of James Comey for threatening the president.
• Two felony counts: threat to kill and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce.
• Speakers include Attorney General, U.S. Attorney, and FBI Director.
• Case is compared to other threat prosecutions across the country.
• No financial markets, stocks, or economic topics mentioned.
• Press conference focuses solely on legal proceedings and due process.