Former FBI Director Comey Accused of Inciting Murder on Trump
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Politics
May 16, 2025 06:30
washington - Former FBI Director James Comey faces allegations of inciting violence against Donald Trump, sparked by an Instagram post showing the numbers 8647, interpreted as a call to harm the 47th US President.
Former FBI Director Comey Accused of Inciting Murder on Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey is under fire for an Instagram post that featured a photo of arranged seashells forming the numbers 8647, seen as a veiled call for harm against President Donald Trump.
Controversial Interpretation
The numbers 86 are commonly used to signify getting rid of someone, while Trump is the 47th President of the United States, leading to allegations of incitement to violence.
Comey responded...
Background and Reaction
Comey, who was fired by Trump in 2017 amid an investigation into Russian interference in the US elections, clarified that he intended a political message and did not realize the violent connotations associated with the numbers.