“Former Trump advisor Alina Habba battled “The View” co-hosts on Wednesday when pressed on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, which Sunny Hostin said she believed was a “vindictive prosecution.””

“The Justice Department’s latest action signals an escalating probe into Comey’s conduct after his time leading the bureau.”

“Investigators have reviewed a May 2025 Instagram post by Comey showing shells on a beach arranged as “86 47,” which drew widespread attention online.”

“Some interpreted “86 47” as a message tied to President Donald Trump, the 47th president, though Comey previously described it as a “cool shell formation.””

“Hostin said she believed it was a “vindictive prosecution against Comey” directed by Trump and asked Habba, “As Trump’s personal attorney, you actually were sanctioned nearly a million dollars for filing a frivolous civil lawsuit against Comey, against Hillary Clinton and others that a federal judge called ‘political grievances masquerading as legal claims.’”

“Habba served as a top prosecutor in New Jersey, and as an advisor to former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi after an appellate court found in December that Bondi improperly appointed her as U.S. attorney.”