James Comey Defends ‘8647’ Post: Trump Firestorm Over Nothing, Claims Comey

James Comey recounted a recent incident on MSNBC, where he and his wife discovered a number, 8647, scribbled in the sand during a beach walk. The former FBI director shared that his wife wondered if it might be an address, reminiscent of her waitressing days where “86” was a term for removing an item from the menu. Comey also shared that in his youth, “86” meant to leave a place. He expressed his amusement with the cleverness of the beach message, which he later posted on Instagram, resulting in an outcry from Trump supporters who accused him of promoting violence against the president. Comey clarified that “86” is slang for stopping or discarding something and that while he removed the post, he emphasized his opposition to any form of violence. Despite the controversy, Comey appeared unfazed, noting his past dealings with Trump, who had dismissed Comey from the FBI. He used the opportunity to critique the current administration’s tendency to misuse power and undermine the rule of law, advising others targeted by Trump’s wrath to remain calm and trust in the judicial system to uphold truth and justice.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/19/james-comey-seashell-instagram-photo-trump