Overview
- James Comey posted and then deleted an Instagram photo showing seashells arranged to spell '86 47,' which some interpreted as a coded threat against President Trump.
- DHS, the Secret Service, and the FBI launched an investigation into the post, with Comey interviewed by the Secret Service on Friday.
- Comey denied any violent intent, stating he assumed the arrangement was a political message and removed the post upon learning of its potential connotations.
- President Trump and senior officials, including DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and DNI Tulsi Gabbard, accused Comey of knowingly calling for violence, with Gabbard advocating for his arrest.
- The investigation remains ongoing, highlighting tensions over political rhetoric, social media, and security concerns surrounding the president.