Why ‘8647’ landed ex-FBI chief Comey in Trump’s crosshairs
Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on federal charges for posting a photo of seashells arranged as “8647” on Instagram, which prosecutors say threatened President Donald Trump. Comey denies any wrongdoing and says he opposes violence, while his lawyers plan to defend him in court.Key Facts
- James Comey, former FBI Director, was charged federally in North Carolina.
- The charge is for knowingly threatening President Trump and transmitting a threat across state lines.
- The Instagram post showed seashells spelling out "8647," which some say is a coded threat against Trump.
- The number "47" refers to President Trump as the 47th president, a term starting in January 2025.
- The "86" in US slang often means to remove or get rid of something, sometimes implying violence.
- Comey deleted the post and stated he did not intend it as a threat and opposes violence.
- Comey was FBI Director from 2013 to 2017 and was fired by President Trump, leading to political controversy.
- The indictment came after an earlier case against Comey was dropped; he faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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