Former FBI Director James Comey faced backlash for an Instagram post featuring beach shells arranged to read '86 47', interpreted by some as a veiled call to assassinate former President Trump. Despite Comey’s claims of no ill intent, he deleted the post amid furious reactions, particularly from Trump supporters. Critics, including Jack Posobiec, accused Comey of promoting violence, while others pointed out that similar codes have been used historically by both political sides, showcasing the contentious nature of modern political discourse.
Comey captioned his post: 'Cool shell formation on my beach walk,' but it quickly drew massive backlash from detractors who interpreted it as a call for assassination.
Jack Posobiec remarked on the controversy, asserting, 'Leaders of the national security state of the prior power structure are openly calling for the assassination of our president.'
Critics highlighted a 2022 tweet from Posobiec that stated '86 46' during President Biden's term, drawing attention to the double standards in political expression.
The term '86' has been historically used in various political contexts, with examples from both sides of the aisle reflecting a contentious political landscape.
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