Did Comey Call for Trump’s Death? Former FBI Chief Under Fire Over Cryptic Instagram Post
Former FBI Director Under Investigation After Posting Image Allegedly Containing Coded Threat Against Donald Trump
Watan-In a move that triggered widespread political and media outrage, former FBI Director James Comey is facing direct accusations of inciting violence against former U.S. President Donald Trump—all over an Instagram photo.
Comey posted an image of seashells arranged to form the number “8647.” While seemingly innocent, the numbers raised alarms. In American slang, “86” is often used to mean “eliminate” or “kill,” while “47” refers to Trump’s position as the 47th U.S. President. Interpreters quickly claimed the message read as: “Kill President 47.”
The post sparked outrage among officials and activists. Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, and Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, condemned it as an “open call for assassination,” confirming that security agencies had launched an urgent investigation.
