A seemingly innocent social media post by former FBI Director James Comey has stirred controversy and triggered a formal federal review after online observers interpreted it as a possible veiled threat toward former President Donald Trump.
The post—now deleted—featured a beach photo showing seashells arranged to read “86 47,” accompanied by the caption, “Cool shell formation on my beachwalk.” While it might have appeared harmless at first glance, many quickly pointed out that “86” is sometimes used as slang for “eliminate,” and “47” is widely associated with Trump’s potential return to the White House as the 47th president.
The cryptic image went viral, sparking widespread debate. Some dismissed it as a coincidence or tone-deaf joke, but others viewed it with alarm, citing Comey’s former position as head of the FBI and his awareness of how coded messaging can be perceived in volatile times.
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