James Comey Instagram Post Sparks Secret Service Threat Investigation

Former FBI Director James Comey sparked controversy with an Instagram post featuring shells arranged to display '8647,' a phrase some interpret as a call to 'get rid of President Trump.' The post was widely condemned by President Trump's allies, including White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino Jr., who accused Comey of soliciting violence against the president during his Middle East trip, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who announced that the Secret Service and DHS are investigating the matter. Comey deleted the post and stated he intended a political message but did not anticipate the violent interpretations associated with the numbers. The incident reignited longstanding tensions between Trump and Comey, dating back to Comey's firing by Trump in 2017 and their public disputes over investigations and personal critiques. Republicans across the spectrum, including Trump Jr. and various lawmakers, condemned the post, with some even suggesting retaliatory measures. The FBI, through Director Kash Patel, confirmed cooperation with the Secret Service to address the situation.