Former FBI director Comey under investigation over cryptic ‘8647’ post targeting Trump
Friday, 16 May 2025 () James Comey is under federal investigation after posting a photo of seashells arranged as "86 47" on Instagram, sparking outrage from Trump allies who interpreted it as a veiled threat against the former president. Despite Comey's explanation that he didn't intend violence, the post was deleted, and the FBI is cooperating with the Secret Service in the investigation.
Join Mark Groubert and Eric Hunley on America’s Untold Stories for a breaking Free-form Friday as they dissect the week’s most controversial headlines. First up: former FBI Director James Comey’s cryptic “86 47” social media post, slammed by the White House as a dangerous threat toward...
James Comey faces scrutiny over an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged as "8647," interpreted by some as a veiled threat against Donald Trump. IndiaTimes
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