The US Secret Service is investigating a photo of seashells posted by former FBI Director James Comey on Instagram, following urgent claims by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that the image constitutes a threat against former US President Donald Trump. The controversy stems from the arrangement of seashells that spells out “8647”. Some have interpreted the message as a call for violence against Trump, as “86” can be slang for eliminating or getting rid of something, though this meaning is not universally recognized and is infrequently used. Comey later removed the post after clarifying that he was unaware of the potential violent connotations and that he does not approve of violence. The episode has ignited a firestorm among Trump’s supporters and political allies, many of whom accuse Comey of implicitly endorsing violence or even an assassination attempt against Trump. Political allies of the former president have been vocal in condemnation, with some calling for Comey’s arrest.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/15/james-comey-instagram-trump
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