Trump says Comey called for ‘assassination of the president’ with ’8647′ Instagram post

Former FBI Director James Comey is under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service after a social media post featuring seashells arranged to form the number "8647" was interpreted by some as a veiled threat against President Donald Trump. The slang term for removing something is "86," while "47" refers to Trump as the 47th president of the United States. The post, captioned innocuously as a beach find, drew intense backlash from Trump’s allies, including Donald Trump Jr., Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and White House officials, who labeled it a veiled death threat. Comey denied any malicious intent, stating he was unaware of the numeric interpretation and promptly removed the post. The Secret Service, supported by the FBI, is reviewing the matter.

This incident comes amid heightened concerns following two prior assassination attempts on Trump, including a shooting in July 2024 and another foiled plot two months later. Neither the Secret Service nor Comey’s publisher have commented further.

The controversy has sparked renewed political tension, with some, such as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, claiming it was a call for assassination. Comey, dismissed by Trump in 2017 during the Russia investigation, has since become an author and was portrayed in the 2020 miniseries "The Comey Rule."

The Secret Service confirmed awareness of the incident and emphasized their serious approach to potential threats but offered no interpretation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel stated that investigations were ongoing and appropriate actions would be taken.

Some people, like White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, have claimed that the incident was a call for assassination, which has rekindled political tension. Comey, dismissed by Trump in 2017 during the Russia investigation, has since become an author and was portrayed in the 2020 miniseries "The Comey Rule."

The controversy has sparked renewed political tension, with some, such as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, claiming it was a call for assassination. Comey, dismissed by Trump in 2017 during the Russia investigation, has since become an author and was portrayed in the 2020 miniseries "The Comey Rule."

The Present The Secret Service confirmed awareness of the incident and emphasized their serious approach to potential threats but offered no interpretation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel stated that investigations were ongoing and appropriate actions would be taken.

The controversy has sparked renewed political tension, with some, such as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, claiming it was a call for assassination. Comey, dismissed by Trump in 2017 during the Russia investigation, has since become an author and was portrayed in the 2020 miniseries "The Comey Rule."

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The Secret Service confirmed awareness of the incident and emphasized their serious approach to potential threats but offered no interpretation. Kristi Noem, secretary of homeland security, and Kash Patel, director of the FBI, both stated that investigations were ongoing and that appropriate actions would be taken.

The controversy has sparked renewed political tension, with some, such as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, claiming it was a call for assassination. Comey, dismissed by Trump in 2017 during the Russia investigation, has since become an author and was portrayed in the 2020 miniseries "The Comey Rule."

The Secret Service confirmed awareness of the incident and emphasized their serious approach to potential threats but offered no interpretation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel stated that investigations were ongoing and appropriate actions would be taken.

The controversy has sparked renewed political tension, with some, such as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, claiming it was a call for assassination. Comey, dismissed by Trump in 2017 during the Russia investigation, has since become an author and was portrayed in the 2020 miniseries "The Comey Rule."

The Secret Service confirmed awareness of the incident and emphasized their serious approach to potential threats but offered no interpretation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel stated that investigations were ongoing and appropriate actions would be taken.

Some individuals, like White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, have claimed that the controversy was a call for assassination, which has rekindled political tension. Comey, dismissed by Trump in 2017 during the Russia investigation, has since become an author and was portrayed in the 2020 miniseries "The Comey Rule."

The Secret Service provided no interpretation, but they confirmed their awareness of the incident and emphasized their serious approach to potential threats. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel stated that investigations were ongoing and appropriate actions would be taken.

The controversy has sparked renewed political tension, with some, such as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, claiming it was a call for assassination. Comey, dismissed by Trump in 2017 during the Russia investigation, has since become an author and was portrayed in the 2020 miniseries "The Comey Rule."