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Former FBI Director James Comey sparked fury among conservatives after posting a cryptic photo of seashells arranged as “8647” on Instagram. Trump allies immediately accused Comey of threatening the 47th president, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirming an investigation into the post. President Trump called it “a clear suggestion of assassination,” demanding consequences for the man he fired in 2017.
The numbers “86” allegedly mean “eliminate” in restaurant slang, while “47” refers to Trump being America’s 47th president. Conservative commentators blasted the post as proof of the deep state’s violent hatred for Trump. Many noted Comey’s history of anti-Trump actions, including his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation.
Trump told reporters: “A child knows what that meant. That meant assassination.” His administration vowed to protect the president from what they called “liberal extremism.” The MAGA base flooded social media with demands for Comey’s arrest, sharing memes comparing him to criminal defendants in January 6 cases.
Homeland Security launched a formal probe, with Secretary Noem declaring “threats against our leaders won’t be tolerated.” Congressional Republicans called for Comey to testify about whether the post violated federal laws against incitement. Some suggested revoking his security clearance and government pension.
Comey claimed he “didn’t realize” the numbers’ violent meaning, deleting the post hours later. Conservatives mocked this explanation, pointing to his decades in law enforcement. “He knows code language better than anyone,” said Senator Tommy Tuberville. “This was a deliberate attack.”
The incident reignited conservative anger over what they call the “weaponization” of government against Trump. Many recalled Comey’s role in the Russia investigation, calling him a “serial abuser of power.” Newsmax hosts warned viewers about “deep state operatives” trying to sabotage Trump’s presidency.
As tensions escalated, the White House urged calm while promising strong action. Principal Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields said: “This isn’t about politics – it’s about protecting our democracy from dangerous extremists.” The administration emphasized its commitment to law and order.
The controversy dominated conservative media, with pundits calling it proof of left-wing violence. “Liberals claim to care about democracy, but they openly threaten our elected leaders,” said a Fox News analyst. Trump supporters vowed to stay vigilant against what they called “the real domestic terrorists.”
