A Moment Of Clarity: Is an Instagram Photo of Seashells a Death Threat? The Absurdity of the "86" Case

Imagine trying to convince a judge that a photo of seashells on a beach is actually a coded assassination plot. It sounds like a rejected script from a B-movie, but it is the current legal strategy being used to target James Comey. Michael Steele peels back the layers of what can only be described as the "epitome of dumb." We’re looking at a legal team so desperate to appease their "audience of one" that they are attempting to criminalize the word "86"—a term every restaurant server in America knows—while conveniently ignoring when their own allies use the exact same language to describe political rivals. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: Follow Michael on X: Follow Michael on Bluesky: Follow Michael on Instagram: Follow Michael on Threads: Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: If you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!

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This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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