Former FBI Director James Comey sparked controversy after posting an Instagram photo of seashells that some interpreted as an assassination threat against former President Donald Trump. The post, which featured numbers associated with violent connotations, led to a firestorm of criticism, particularly from Trump supporters. Comey deleted the post and clarified that he meant no harm, while Trump accused him of intentional malfeasance. The incident highlights the charged political atmosphere surrounding both figures and the extreme scrutiny faced in today's media landscape.
Comey later deleted the post and left a note disavowing any violent intent: I posted earlier a picture of some shells I saw today on a beach walk, which I assumed were a political message.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: He knew exactly what that meant. A child knows what that meant. If you're the FBI director and you don't know what that meant, that meant assassination.
BRIT BAIER: Obviously, he apologized and said he wasn't calling for violence.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: But look, he's a very bad...
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