Kaylee McEnany: Why James Comey's '86' Social Media Post is Hard to Believe

Comey Under Investigation for Assassination Threat

• 🎯 James Comey, former FBI director, is under active federal investigation for alleged assassination threats against President Trump.
• 🐚 The investigation stems from a social media post where Comey shared a picture of seashells arranged in the shape of '8647' with the caption, "Cool shell formation on my beachwalk."
• ⚠️ The number '86' is reportedly used as a call sign for murdering or getting rid of someone, a meaning the panel believes Comey, as former FBI director, should have known.

Comey's Explanation and Skepticism

• ❓ Comey later took down the photo, explaining he didn't realize some people associate those numbers with violence and stating he opposes violence.
• 🤷 The panel found his explanation unconvincing, noting the lack of an apology and the common knowledge of the term '86' in various contexts, including law enforcement and restaurant industries.
• 🗣️ President Trump and FBI sources reportedly do not believe Comey's claim of ignorance regarding the meaning of '86'.

Broader Implications and Past Actions

• 🏛️ The incident is seen by some as validating theories about the "deep state" and the weaponization of the FBI.
• ⚖️ Comey's past actions, including his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation in 2016, are brought up as examples of questionable leadership.
• 📺 Comey's previous statements, such as fantasizing about Donald Trump in a "double-wide jail cell," are cited as further evidence of a potential bias.

Social Media and Attention Seeking

• 📈 Some panelists suggest Comey's post may be a play for attention, a pattern observed with other political figures seeking relevance in the news cycle.
• 📣 The amplification of personal quirks through social media is highlighted, with concerns that such actions can normalize cavalier attitudes towards violence.
• 📚 A potential PR component for Comey's upcoming book is also raised as a possible motive for the timing of the social media post.

Restaurant Industry Knowledge of '86'

• 🍽️ Multiple panelists, drawing from restaurant or law enforcement backgrounds, confirmed their familiarity with '86' meaning to get rid of something or someone.
• 💡 The commonality of this term, even in casual conversation or menus, makes Comey's claimed ignorance particularly hard to believe.
• 🧐 The lack of accountability for such actions is also a point of concern, with the idea that "cancel culture" does not always catch up with these individuals.