Comey faces DoJ charges over seashell ‘8647’ post, but what does it really mean?
Summary
James Comey, the former FBI director, has been charged by the Department of Justice over a photo he posted showing the numbers “86 47” spelled out with seashells. Some supporters of President Donald Trump said the numbers were a call to harm the president, but Comey denied this meaning.Key Facts
- James Comey posted a photo last year with “86 47” spelled out in seashells on a beach.
- The numbers “86” and “47” were interpreted by some as a threat to President Trump, the 47th U.S. president.
- The Department of Justice charged Comey regarding the meaning of this photo.
- “86” is slang that usually means to stop or get rid of something, and can mean to eject someone.
- There are several possible origins of “86,” including a Prohibition-era bar address and naval codes.
- Some sources say “86” can mean “to kill,” but this use is rare and not fully accepted.
- The charge against Comey is part of actions by the Justice Department under President Trump targeting his political opponents.
- The number “86” has also been used by Republicans to symbolically call for the removal of President Joe Biden, the 46th president.
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