James Comey’s recent Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to form the numbers 8647 has sparked investigations by the Secret Service following accusations from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Supporters of Donald Trump interpreted the post as a call for violence against the president, leveraging the slang term '86,' which can imply a threat of killing. Comey, unaware of the connotations, removed the post and reiterated his stance against violence. The incident highlights the deep tensions between Trump and Comey, rooted in their fraught history during Trump's presidency.
Comey later removed his post, clarifying that he did not intend to promote violence and was unaware of the sinister connotation of the number combination.
The Secret Service acknowledged awareness of the incident, emphasizing its commitment to investigating any perceived threats against the president.
Trump supporters interpreted Comey's post as a violent message against the president, igniting intense backlash and accusations of calling for assassination.
Comey expressed that he opposes violence of any kind, stating that the association of the shell formation with violence was unknown to him.
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