James Comey, the former FBI Director, is currently under federal investigation following an Instagram post that some have interpreted as a veiled threat to President Donald Trump.
The post, which has since been deleted, featured an image of seashells arranged to spell out "86 47," accompanied by the caption, "Cool shell formation on my beach walk."
However, vigilant social media users were quick to decipher the cryptic message. In popular slang, "86" is often used to mean "to kill" or "get rid of," while "47" is widely recognized as a reference to Trump, the 47th President of the United States. Comey's subsequent attempt to downplay the controversy by feigning ignorance of the slang term "86" has been met with widespread skepticism.
According to Gateway Pundit, the Secret Service, in conjunction with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, is now investigating the incident. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was unequivocal in her condemnation of Comey's post, stating, "Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the assassination of @POTUS Trump. DHS and Secret Service is investigating this threat and will respond appropriately."
The call for action has been echoed by other prominent figures, including Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett, who posted, "Arrest Comey." Florida Congressman Greg Steube also weighed in, listing a series of allegations against Comey, including lying to Congress, leaking classified memos, and now, inciting the assassination of a President.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the ongoing investigation, stating, "We are aware of the recent social media post by former FBI Director James Comey, directed at President Trump. We are in communication with the Secret Service and Director Curran. Primary jurisdiction is with SS on these matters and we, the FBI, will provide all necessary support."
However, the Secret Service's response to the incident has been criticized as insufficient. Spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi stated, "We vigorously investigate anything that can be taken as a potential threat against our protectees. We are aware of the social media posts by the former FBI Director & we take rhetoric like this very seriously. Beyond that, we do not comment on protective intelligence matters."
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has called for Comey's imprisonment, stating, "James Comey, in my view, should be held accountable and put behind bars for this." White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino also condemned Comey's post, accusing him of inciting violence against the President.
In a further twist, some online commentators have suggested that Comey's cryptic message may have a second, even more sinister meaning. They point out that May 15, 2025, marks exactly 8,647 days since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Whether this is a mere coincidence or a deliberate reference remains to be seen.
As the investigation continues, the question remains: Will justice finally catch up with Comey, or will he manage to evade the consequences of his actions once again? The answer to this question will undoubtedly have significant implications for the future of American politics and the rule of law.
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