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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