Former FBI Director Posts What Appears to Be a Threat Against President Trump: Secret Service Investigating

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Former FBI Director James Comey is facing backlash and a Secret Service investigation after posting a cryptic photo that many interpret as a threat to President Trump.

Key Facts:

  • James Comey posted a photo on Instagram of seashells arranged to form “86 47”—slang some interpret as “kill the 47th president.”
  • The post was quickly deleted, but not before it was shared widely online and sparked outrage from Trump supporters.
  • Comey claimed he was unaware of the violent connotation and said he opposes violence.
  • Trump allies, including his son and senior White House officials, condemned the post as a veiled threat.
  • The Secret Service is now investigating the matter, with support from the FBI.

The Rest of The Story:

Comey posted the image Thursday afternoon, showing seashells on a beach arranged to spell out “86 47.”

The numbers are known in some circles to mean “kill the 47th president.” Trump, now back in office, is the 47th president.

The post was captioned simply “Cool shell formation on my beach walk,” but the message was not lost on Trump allies.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem called it “a threat” and confirmed the Secret Service was investigating.

Trump’s son, Don Jr., expressed disbelief that someone like Comey would post such an image.

Comey deleted the photo and later claimed ignorance, saying he had no idea the numbers could be interpreted as a call for violence.

Still, critics weren’t buying it.

The image had already gone viral, and Comey became the top trending topic on X with over 213,000 mentions.

Commentary:

Let’s be honest—James Comey knew exactly what he was doing.

This isn’t a clueless teenager messing around on social media.

Comey led the FBI.

He understands symbolism, signals, and coded language better than most.

Posting “86 47” isn’t a mistake—it’s a calculated move.

Sure, no one believes Comey himself would try to harm the president.

But when a former FBI director posts something that many interpret as a death reference, it sends a signal.

And signals like that land hard with radicalized people who don’t need much of a push.

Look at the wave of Tesla vandalism and the violent rhetoric that’s already polluting the internet.

Let’s not forget, Trump has already survived an assassination attempt this year and a separate plot backed by a foreign regime.

The environment is tense, and someone of Comey’s stature pouring gasoline on the fire is beyond reckless.

It was done so casually. A beach walk. Shells. A joke?

What’s more troubling, now it is being replicated.

The public isn’t stupid—and neither is the Secret Service.

Any average person posting this would get a knock on their door and a thorough investigation.

Comey should be held to the same standard.

He was a dishonest actor during his time at the FBI—leaking memos, playing politics—and it appears he hasn’t changed.

The Secret Service and the FBI are taking this very seriously.

No one is above the law, especially not someone who used to enforce it.

The Bottom Line:

James Comey’s cryptic Instagram post—“86 47”—may seem innocent on the surface, but its deeper meaning is far from harmless.

The former FBI director’s actions have raised serious concerns about inciting violence, especially given the recent threats to President Trump’s life.

Whether it was a poor joke or a calculated message, it’s being taken seriously—and it should be.

Americans deserve leaders who behave responsibly, especially when public safety is at stake.

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