Ex-FBI Director James Comey's Controversial Post About Trump

Comey's Allegedly Threatening Post

• 🚨 Former FBI Director James Comey is under scrutiny for an Instagram post featuring shells arranged in the shape of '8647'.
• 💡 Comey claimed he saw this as a "cool shell formation" during a beach walk, but it's interpreted by some as a threat against Donald Trump.

Interpretation of the Numbers

• 🎯 The number '86' is noted as common restaurant lingo for denying service, but also associated with a mob saying meaning "to kill somebody."
• 🔪 The phrase "take somebody 8 miles out of town and then you put them 6 feet in the ground" is cited as an example of this violent interpretation.
• ❓ Comey, a former prosecutor of mobsters, claims he was unaware of this violent association.

Comey's Response and Deletion

• 🗑️ Comey deleted the original post, stating he "didn't realize some folks associate those numbers with violence."
• 🚫 He added, "It never occurred to me, but I oppose violence of any kind, and I took the post down."

Reactions to the Post

• 🗣️ Donald Trump Jr. reacted strongly, calling Comey "demented" and accusing him of "casually calling for my dad to be murdered."
• 👮 The new FBI director is reportedly in touch with the Secret Service regarding Comey's post.
• 🤝 The FBI stated they are aware of the post and will provide support to the Secret Service, who have primary jurisdiction.

Security Concerns for Trump

• 🛡️ The report highlights that President Trump has faced two assassination attempts in the past year.
• ✈️ The extensive security measures for Trump, especially during international trips, are emphasized.
• ⚠️ The situation is seen as particularly alarming given the threats that exist against the President from various actors.