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Ex-FBI boss interviewed by Secret Service over Trump seashell post

Ex-FBI boss interviewed by Secret Service over Trump seashell post

Summary

Former FBI director James Comey was questioned by the US Secret Service after he put a photo on Instagram showing seashells arranged to spell "8647," which some Republicans claimed was a threat against President Trump. Comey deleted the post and later explained it was not intended to be violent. The Secret Service and Homeland Security are continuing to investigate.

Key Facts

  • James Comey shared a photo on Instagram of seashells forming the numbers "8647."
  • The number 86 can mean "to get rid of" or "kill," and 47 refers to Trump being the 47th president.
  • Trump accused Comey of intending harm and suggested charges could be considered.
  • Comey deleted the post, stating he meant no harm and opposes violence.
  • The Secret Service interviewed Comey for about an hour, but he was not arrested.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
  • Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called for Comey to be jailed.
  • Comey said he initially saw the shells on a beach and assumed they were a political message.
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