Todd Blanche UNDERCUTS the Comey Prosecution!

Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner14mMay 5, 2026

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In this episode of Justice Matters, Glenn Kirschner delivers a scathing critique of the Department of Justice's prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post featuring seashells arranged to spell '8647.' Kirschner argues that the indictment is not only baseless but emblematic of unconstitutional selective and vindictive prosecution. He highlights Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's on-air admission that thousands of others have posted or sold merchandise with the same phrase without facing charges, exposing the political motivation behind Comey's targeting. Drawing from constitutional law and his decades of legal experience, Kirschner explains that such targeted prosecutions violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. He calls the case a textbook example of political retribution, urging a motion to dismiss and warning that Blanche’s public statements may warrant disciplinary action from the bar association. The episode concludes with a call for accountability and a reminder that justice must be impartial, not partisan.

Key Takeaways
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The prosecution of James Comey over a seashell photo spelling '8647' is a clear case of selective prosecution, as thousands of others have used the same phrase without consequence.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s public admission that others aren’t being prosecuted undermines the legitimacy of the case and exposes its political motivation.

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Selective and vindictive prosecution violate constitutional rights under the 14th and 5th Amendments, making the charges legally unsustainable.

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The phrase '8647' has no established dictionary meaning related to assassination—'86' is slang for ejecting someone or removing from a menu.

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Legal professionals who enable politically motivated prosecutions risk ethical violations and potential disbarment, as seen with other Trump-era attorneys.

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The 8647 Seashell Incident and the Rise of Selective Prosecution

This isn't about a single incident, okay? I mean, of course not. That's posted constantly. That phrase is used constantly.

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Blanche’s On-Air Admission: The Smoking Gun

No, they're not prosecuted for that. Why? Well, they're not Donald Trump's perceived enemies, are they?

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Constitutional Violations and the Path to Dismissal

You know, that is actually also vindictive prosecution, which like selective prosecution is unconstitutional.

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High-Impact Quotes
No, they're not prosecuted for that. Why? Well, they're not Donald Trump's perceived enemies, are they?
Glenn Kirschner8:57
Viral: 90.0
You know, that is actually also vindictive prosecution, which like selective prosecution is unconstitutional.
Glenn Kirschner13:16
Viral: 88.0
This isn't about a single incident, okay? I mean, of course not. That's posted constantly. That phrase is used constantly.
Glenn Kirschner8:24
Viral: 85.0
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Glenn Kirschner
Topics Discussed
selective prosecution95%vindictive prosecution90%political targeting88%constitutional law85%equal protection clause82%due process80%legal ethics75%social media and free speech70%
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James Comey

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Todd Blanche

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Donald Trump

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8xNegative

Quince

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Amazon

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Instagram

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New York Times

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Urban View Mornings

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NBC's Meet the Press

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Stephanie Miller Happy Hour Podcast

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