Donald Trump accused former FBI Director James Comey of implying a call for his assassination through a social media post that featured seashells spelling out '8647.' Trump suggested that the numbers could represent a threat, believing that Comey knew their meaning. Comey removed the post after it gained attention, expressing that he did not intend it as a violent message. The incident underscores increasing tensions in U.S. political discourse, particularly as Trump faces ongoing controversies and threats associated with presidency.
In response to Trump accusing him of a coded assassination call, Comey stated, 'it never occurred to me that the numbers represented a coded threat,' emphasizing his innocence.
Trump claimed, 'If you're the FBI director and you don't know what that meant? That meant assassination,' illustrating his belief in Comey's message's implication.
Following the backlash, Comey removed his Instagram post, which arranged seashells to spell '8647,' insisting he saw it as a harmless political message.
Trump remarked during an interview, 'he's calling for the assassination of the president,' highlighting the escalating tensions between him and Comey.
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