Comey: He Had To Know



James Comey's Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to spell "86 47" has sparked intense debate and speculation. According to Merriam-Webster, "86" is slang for "reject," "throw out," or "get rid of," and some interpret it as "to kill" in certain contexts. Given that Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States, many believe Comey's post was a veiled threat or call to action against the President ¹.
Comey claims he didn't realize the numbers would be associated with violence and thought the shell formation was just a political message. He stated, "I didn't realize some folks associate those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me, but I oppose violence of any kind, so I took the post down". However, this explanation hasn't convinced many, including Trump himself, who believes Comey "knew exactly what it meant" and was calling for his assassination ² ¹.
The controversy surrounding the post has led to:
  • Investigations: The U.S. Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security are investigating Comey's post, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeling it a "call for the assassination" of Trump.
  • Backlash: Republican officials and Trump supporters have strongly condemned Comey's actions, with some calling for his imprisonment. Donald Trump Jr. accused Comey of "casually calling for my dad to be murdered".
  • Polarization: The incident has further fueled the divide between Trump's supporters and his critics, with many viewing it as a symbol of the escalating tensions in American politics ³ ².

It's worth noting that Comey and Trump have a long-standing feud, dating back to Comey's tenure as FBI Director from 2013 to 2017. Comey was fired by Trump amid an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, and has since been a vocal critic of the President ³.

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