James Comey Is Questioned Over ’86 47′ Instagram Post – The New York Times

Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Secret Service is Asking Comey About a Photo of Seashells Spelling ‘86 47’ Senior administration officials have said the post amounted to an assassination threat by the former F.B.I. director. James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, has long been a target of President Trump’s ire, dating to early in Mr. Trump’s first presidency. Credit… Doug Mills/The New York Times Published May 16, 2025 Updated May 17, 2025, 9:20 a.m. ET The Secret Service questioned James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, on Friday about a social media post he made that Mr. Trump’s cabinet officials and allies claimed amounted to a call for Mr. Trump’s assassination, according to a law enforcement official. The Secret Service sought the interview after Mr. Comey posted a photo on Thursday of seashells on a beach forming the numbers “86 47,” a phrase used by Mr. Trump’s critics at protests, and on signs and clothing. “Eighty-six,” according to Merriam-Webster, is an old slang term meaning to dismiss or remove. Shortly after Mr. Comey made the post
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