Overview

• James Comey described the Instagram post featuring seashells arranged as '86 47' as an innocent and artistic expression, not a threat.
• The U.S. Secret Service interviewed Comey following allegations by President Trump and others that the post was a coded call for assassination.
• Comey removed the post, citing a desire to avoid any association with violence, despite maintaining it was harmless.
• The phrase '86' has multiple meanings, including 'to remove' or 'to kill,' contributing to the controversy surrounding the post.
• Comey expressed regret over the distraction caused by the incident but stated he does not expect any legal consequences.