Trump Accuses Comey of ‘Hit’—Over an Instagram Post

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In what may be the most bizarre headline of the year, former President Donald Trump has accused ex-FBI Director James Comey of posting a coded message calling for his assassination — using a photo of seashells on a beach. 🏖️😳

Comey posted an Instagram photo of shells arranged to form the number 8647, captioning it simply: “Cool shell formation on my beach walk.” But according to Trump and his allies, the photo was anything but innocent.

🔢 Decoding “8647”: Harmless or Homicidal?

Here's where things get dicey:

• “86” is American slang for ejecting, removing, or eliminating something — often used in bars or restaurants to cancel an item or kick someone out.

• “47” refers to Trump, who is officially the 47th president after winning a second non-consecutive term.

Together? Trump says the message is clear: “Eliminate Trump.”

🚨 Secret Service Responds

The Secret Service confirmed it has launched a formal investigation into the post.

While Comey quickly deleted the post, claiming he misunderstood the symbolism, the damage — at least politically — had already been done.

🧨 Political Firestorm

The incident has ignited fury across conservative circles and renewed debates over dangerous political rhetoric.

Tulsi Gabbard, now Director of National Intelligence, said Comey’s post was no accident:

Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem echoed the sentiment:

Even the FBI, now under Trump-appointed director Kash Patel, has pledged to support the investigation.

🧠 A Pattern of “Coded” Numbers?

It’s not the first time numbers like these have stirred political tensions:

• “8646” — a phrase calling to “86” President Biden (the 46th president) — appeared on anti-Biden T-shirts and merchandise online.

• Biden himself sparked controversy last summer for saying it was “time to put Trump in a bullseye,” just days before an attempt was made on Trump’s life.

While the symbolism might seem like a stretch, both sides of the political spectrum have been accused of pushing inflammatory language with real-world consequences. 🧨

📚 Timing of the Post Raises Eyebrows

Adding to the speculation is the timing of the post: Comey is days away from releasing a new crime novel titled FDR Drive — the third in his legal thriller series.

The book follows a fictional U.S. attorney battling a far-right podcaster who vilifies immigrants and intellectuals, a character that critics say closely mirrors real-world conservative figures.

Coincidence? Marketing stunt? Or something darker?

America on Edge

This latest controversy comes as political violence continues to rise — with two assassination attempts against Trump in the past year alone, and public trust in major institutions at a breaking point.

As election season heats up, both political parties are being urged to tone down their rhetoric — but incidents like this suggest the war of words may only be getting started.

Final Thought 💭

Whether Comey's seashell post was a poorly timed coincidence or something more sinister, it’s a chilling reminder of how deeply symbolism, politics, and conspiracy have become intertwined in American discourse.