The Five Discusses James Comey's 'Bizarre Threat' to Trump

Comey's Controversial Instagram Post

• 💡 James Comey is criticized for posting shells on Instagram with messages like "Vote Harris" and "8647," which co-hosts interpret as a veiled threat against Trump.
• 🎯 The co-hosts find it highly coincidental and question the authenticity of Comey finding these messages, suggesting he may have created them.
• 🔍 Comey is accused of trying to "put a hit out on Trump" and then deleting the posts, with speculation that this is a tactic to promote his book.

Accusations Against Comey

• ⚠️ Comey is described as someone who "weaponized the entire Justice Department against President Trump" and previously spied on his campaign.
• 🗣️ He is also accused of calling Trump a "dangerous threat to the country" and suggesting he should be punished.
• 📉 Some believe Comey's actions are attention-seeking due to his loss of respect and relevance, possibly wanting to be arrested to regain significance.

Interpretation of '86'

• 💥 The term "86" is discussed, with Jesse Watters explaining it as mafia and military slang for elimination or a hit.
• 📚 It's noted that "8646" appears on merchandise, which some interpret as a call to kill Joe Biden, and that Trump has amplified similar content.
• ❓ While some co-hosts are less familiar with the mafia lingo, they acknowledge its common use in restaurants to mean something is unavailable.

Media Reaction and Trump's Response

• 📺 The media is accused of portraying the story as conservatives "pouncing" on Comey's post, while ignoring similar actions by Trump.
• ⚖️ The co-hosts argue that the media exaggerates Trump's comments while downplaying Comey's alleged threats.
• 🕊️ In contrast to Comey's alleged threats, Trump is described as trying to make peace.

Concerns for Trump's Safety

• 🚨 Following two assassination attempts on Trump, the co-hosts emphasize that Comey's posts cannot be taken lightly.
• 🕵️‍♂️ There is a call for the Secret Service to investigate Comey, with the expectation that they will visit him, similar to how they investigate all threats.
• 💬 The discussion highlights that while threats need investigation, their actionability is the key question, referencing past cases where threats were not actionable.

Personal Reflections on Grudges

• 🧠 Greg Gutfeld suggests that Comey is "stuck with a broken Trump brain" and that holding onto grudges is like "drinking poison hoping it kills the other person."
• 💔 He observes that some "never Trumpers" exhibit excessive negative emotion that impacts their well-being, urging them to change their perspective.
• 🧘‍♂️ The idea of letting go of grudges is presented as beneficial for one's own mental state, contrasting it with Comey's continued focus on Trump.