FBI, DHS, Secret Service Investigate Comey Over Trump Assassination Post

Former FBI Director James Comey is under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Secret Service, and the FBI after posting a photo on Instagram showing seashells arranged as '86 47,' a message interpreted by many as a call for the removal or assassination of President Donald Trump. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem described the post as a threat and confirmed the agencies are taking it seriously, while FBI Director Kash Patel stated the FBI is supporting the Secret Service, which holds primary jurisdiction. Comey deleted the post and explained he did not intend to incite violence, claiming he was unaware that '86' is sometimes associated with violent connotations and that he assumed it was a political message. The phrase '86' is slang for 'to get rid of' or 'throw out,' and '47' references Trump as the 47th president, leading to widespread concern and condemnation from Trump supporters and officials, including Donald Trump Jr. The Secret Service emphasized its commitment to investigating any potential threats against protectees, underscoring the seriousness of the matter. This incident has intensified political tensions and highlights ongoing conflicts between Comey and Trump-related figures.