EX-FBI chief Comey’s ‘86 47’ social
media post condemned by White House as
attempt to put ‘hit’ on president
Fox News,
by
Alec Schemmel
&
David Spunt
Original Article
Posted By: ladydawgfan,
5/15/2025 9:09:00 PM
The Secret Service is investigating after ex-FBI Director James Comey posted an Instagram photo of seashells arranged to make the numbers "86 47" — a message that White House officials swiftly condemned as an attempt to put out a "hit" against the 47th president.
Comey later deleted the post after online backlash from government officials, lawmakers and President Donald Trump’s son. Trump has faced two assassination attempts — one of which resulted in him being shot and a bystander being killed — in the past year.
The post including the alleged "hit" showed the numbers in question etched into the sand at a beach using seashells.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
Hazymac 5/15/2025 9:26:03 PM (No. 1950565)
Although I don't know whether the rabid Democrat Comey can be convicted of calling for the assassination of PDJT in whichever courtroom the case is tried, it would be nice to see Comey bankrupted by criminal lawyers' hourly fees. I don't think he's a billionaire like Trump. This is the former FBI Director! He belongs in prison. If he doesn't get there, bankrupt the traitor.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
qr4j 5/15/2025 9:31:20 PM (No. 1950566)
Arrest the jerk! This is a dog whistle. He may be joking. But some crazy will take him seriously. This isn’t a funny joke. And maybe it isn’t a joke.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
jalo1951 5/15/2025 9:34:20 PM (No. 1950567)
He doesn't know what 86 means? Then why did he construct it? The hand of God, he was possessed, he had a vision of the # 86, someone whispered in his ear? Come on. If he was David Hogg I might believe that but a 64 year old highly educated man? It is not a term used everyday but a lot of us know exactly what that means. Eliminate whatever you are talking about. Be it a situation, an item, a president. Here's hoping the FBI pays him a visit so he can explain himself in more detail. This is not acceptable. Maybe he can plead insanity.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
jalo1951 5/15/2025 9:37:24 PM (No. 1950568)
PS And then taking a picture and posting it even though he does not know what it means. For what reason. Yeah, right. He has always been a big jerk but this is over the top. Would love to see him behind bars even if just for a little while and have a bus load of dems come to visit to make sure Jimmy is doing okay.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Poliskeptic 5/15/2025 9:43:55 PM (No. 1950569)
He needs the Roger Stone treatment now. And make sure every bit of underwear in his house is shaken out.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
itsonlyme 5/15/2025 9:49:16 PM (No. 1950572)
The tightest of handcuffs and leg cuffs
Tears Of Joy
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
LC Chihuahua 5/15/2025 10:18:10 PM (No. 1950577)
This didn't come from some mindless braindead social activist unaware they are nothing more than a parrot. It came from someone that carefully considers every word he says. Another guy that came on the scene the same time as Obama. Everything goes back to him and those that installed him.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
wilarrbie 5/15/2025 10:49:25 PM (No. 1950584)
Nothing much will come of it, much like Sarah Palins dismissed 'Crosshairs' defamation case. And the leftist will be high-fiving and buying Comey's beers for a long time.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
qr4j 5/15/2025 10:51:44 PM (No. 1950586)
The big question for me is this: Will the FBI rummage through his wife’s underwear drawer? Also, will the FBI ignore the posters of Mr. Trump with bullseyes drawn on them the way they ignored the boxes of classified information in Biden’s garage? One more: Did he use the same cloth to wipe his social media account that Hillary used to wipe the servers of classified information? Inquiring minds want to know.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
mizzmac 5/15/2025 11:03:01 PM (No. 1950589)
What a creep.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
Older Lady 5/15/2025 11:27:13 PM (No. 1950594)
This is not a joking matter. There have already been two attempted assassinations of President Trump. When someone, including someone who thinks they are as important as Comey thinks he is, does something like this, the FBI should come calling. Keep him in jail while an investigation is going on because anyone calling for the assassination of a President should not be walking around free.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
stablemoney 5/15/2025 11:33:22 PM (No. 1950597)
Everything Comey does, or has done, proves what a fool he is. Comey knew exactly what he was doing. Now that there might be consequences, he is backtracking.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
DVC 5/16/2025 12:56:53 AM (No. 1950610)
Comey is pure evil. He should be in prison.
And hell, yes, that is exactly what he meant.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
NotaBene 5/16/2025 1:23:24 AM (No. 1950621)
Comey is behaving as if he were Ukranian agent.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
CDR 5/16/2025 2:28:09 AM (No. 1950625)
The self described mighty OAK, withers like a weeping willow............when he comes up with a schoolyard ....I didn't know , he knew and he should be held accountable ............and if illegal, be held accountable
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Comey is a self-centered, petulant, small-minded pric(k)!
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
planetgeo 5/16/2025 4:45:36 AM (No. 1950631)
The Democrats are using "86 47" like a "bat signal" to call on some deranged follower like that kid in Butler, PA to make an assassination attempt for them. Previously, Gretchen Whitmer had "86 45" in the background of a video call in Trump's first term. If another attempt is made, wouldn't it be awful if some of these people sending out this bat signal started mysteriously getting "86"-ed themselves? Being removed, I mean, like a menu item in a restaurant.
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
SilkCity 5/16/2025 6:19:42 AM (No. 1950643)
Your turn, Pam...
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
vrb8m 5/16/2025 6:23:21 AM (No. 1950645)
He needs to be sued into oblivion. This is shocking and beyond the pale.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
ARKfamily 5/16/2025 6:53:43 AM (No. 1950648)
From the article: "I posted earlier a picture of some shells I saw today on a beach walk, which I assumed were a political message," the subsequent post from Comey said. "I didn't realize some folks associate those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down."
I guess I would need to ask what did "86" mean to him? It is an unusual kind of message spelled out in seashells if you ask me. And for that matter what did 47 mean to him along side of the number 86?
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
Strike3 5/16/2025 6:58:35 AM (No. 1950650)
The chilling part is that this overgrown child ran our FBI. We don't want Donald Trump to waste his time on vengeance but in this case... hang the traitor.
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I'm a 70 year old woman and I know what it means.
(I have wondered if his extreme height might give a clue to his lineage)
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
winmag 5/16/2025 7:36:55 AM (No. 1950674)
Bondi and Patel are useless. Comey needs a 4AM no knock raid and have all phones and computers sized for possible communication of sedition. His daughter is way overdue for firing from the NY AG office.
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
JrSample 5/16/2025 7:59:26 AM (No. 1950686)
If he wants somebody killed he should do it himself.
Let's see what you got, cupcake.
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
Lazyman 5/16/2025 8:01:23 AM (No. 1950687)
This is a good example of a man with very little judgment that took the FBI and turned it into an agency with little credibility. America is weaker because of his actions and now the proof of his lack of integrity and immaturity is displayed even if he deleted it after sobering up. Disgusting what he has done to an institution that we need to keep us safe.
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Reply 26 - Posted by:
chumley 5/16/2025 8:13:23 AM (No. 1950693)
Oh stop acting like democrats. Not every statement is a dog whistle for psychos. During Trump's first administration, 86 45 bumper stickers were common.
Comey needs to be in prison till his skeleton is reduced to dust, but not for this. This is still America, sort of. People can say what they want. Sort of.
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Reply 27 - Posted by:
Lawsy0 5/16/2025 8:17:15 AM (No. 1950699)
ex-FBI Director James Comey is as crooked as a dog's hind leg. Apologies to the dog!
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Reply 28 - Posted by:
ARKfamily 5/16/2025 8:28:55 AM (No. 1950703)
I beg to disagree #26. His post on social media falls into the "sort of" category and the difference is he is an ex-FBI director. He should be holding himself to a higher standard.
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Reply 29 - Posted by:
Italiano 5/16/2025 8:54:58 AM (No. 1950711)
These are the same traitors who tried to kill President Trump twice. As far as I'm concerned, all bets should be off on what should be done about them.
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Reply 30 - Posted by:
udanja99 5/16/2025 8:56:59 AM (No. 1950712)
Does anyone believe that he just came across those shells arranged like that? I have no doubt that he put them there himself. Kinda like Bubba Clinton arranging rocks into the shape of a cross on a Normandy beach.
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Reply 31 - Posted by:
Rat Patrol 5/16/2025 9:06:09 AM (No. 1950721)
Humm well let's see the guy who attempted the assassination of President Trump was in contact with the fbi,his apartment was professionally scrubbed.
He was left with an unguarded building and knew exactly where to go to take his shot....Might Comey have had something to do with it?
Needs investigating, Comey should be locked up.
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Reply 32 - Posted by:
jasmine 5/16/2025 9:34:50 AM (No. 1950734)
I don't understand what was so "cool" about the shell arrangement he just happened to see on the beach. He admits he thought it was a political message, so why did he assume it was appropriate to "report" it on social media, rather than to federal authorities? The good news is that this puzzling event will be thoroughly investigated. Where are the Democrats???
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Reply 33 - Posted by:
Zigrid 5/16/2025 9:39:27 AM (No. 1950737)
Okay...so let's give him the benefit of the doubt...he ran the FBI for...how many years?...and he didn't know that was a threat towards the president?....by posting it...he became a complicit-or...any action taken against anyone world wide will fall on his head....soooooo now what's his game here...is he looking for camera time...is he hoping for a hit?...is he trying to frighten President Trump?....well....that won't work....so what's this really about?
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Reply 34 - Posted by:
Kate318 5/16/2025 9:58:25 AM (No. 1950744)
8646 has a much better ring to it, don’t you think?
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Reply 35 - Posted by:
chillijilli 5/16/2025 10:17:39 AM (No. 1950756)
FTA: "I posted earlier a picture of some shells I saw today on a beach walk, which I assumed were a political message," the subsequent post from Comey said. "I didn't realize some folks associate those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down."
I always look for what's missing---what should be there, but isn't. In this case, there is no "I'm sorry." And that omission speaks volumes.
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#26 and #28, the Urban Dictionary provides two definitions for "86d:" to be cut off from service in a bar or to be killed. It's not unreasonable to believe that Comey viewed the phrase as advocating Trump's impeachment. Given all things Comey is undeniably guilty of this is pretty weak sauce (akin to calling someone a Nazi for making the "OK sign.)
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Reply 37 - Posted by:
buckeye1 5/16/2025 11:52:12 AM (No. 1950794)
The self righteous St. James Comey needs to feel some heat for this very implied comment. Certainly, with DoJ scrutiny something can be found (like conspiracy)
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Reply 38 - Posted by:
chumley 5/16/2025 12:19:09 PM (No. 1950807)
I havent seen it here yet so I'll add some context. 86 refers to Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, specifically AWOL. 86 was a military term forever, meaning shut up or make it go away. Nothing about killing in there. Thats article 118.
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This photo is both evil and juvenile. Comey is both evil and juvenile. Totally lacking in maturity.
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Reply 40 - Posted by:
Red Ghost 5/16/2025 1:52:41 PM (No. 1950858)
First of all I am in no way comfortable with the Secret Service investigating Comey. I know Trump's guy is there now, but so is the former director of the SS still there and I don't trust that agency, not yet. Why is the SS going to see Comey? Quite frankly unless they are going to raid his house, I would much rather see him have to MARCH to the SS headquarters so cameras can see him going in. Not exactly a perp walk with handcuffs yet, but the same way as Trump was fingerprinted and photographed, the POS Comey needs the same treatment.
As to 86-47 Comey knew exactly what he was doing when he posted that. And this nonsense that he just happened upon this shell placement is a bigger lie than PIAPS was innocent of her obstruction charges. As head of the FBI for years, if he didn't know what those numbers stood for, then he was not only corrupt, but dumber than a stone. I don't know what's more terrifying, his corruption or stupidity. Furthermore, democrats/communists over these past months in their moronic protest have been carrying signs that have 86 47 and the meaning of these numbers has been discussed on various talk shows and in podcasts. So, for Comey to say he is unaware what this meant or that he was unaware how people would take it, is horsefeathers.
As to dog whistles, it cannot be overstated that when the ex-head of the FBI is trading in an expression that calls for the assassination of Donald Trump he exponentially increases the danger to Donald Trump from another assassination attempt. James Comey just gave some nut job, OR terrorist PERMISSION to assassinate Trump. And to say that our carping on this sounds just like the democrats, I couldn't disagree more. This is serious, serious stuff and James Comey knew exactly what he was doing with that post. I echo Tulsi Gabbard, he should be arrested, prosecuted and made an example of because this has got to stop. And BTW, so far no democrat, NOT ONE has come out to condemn Comey. The depths these people are sinking to knows no bounds.
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Reply 41 - Posted by:
danu 5/16/2025 3:35:47 PM (No. 1950893)
anybody in law enforcement knows what that means...the criminals as well. and most assuredly the
5 crime families of politics, still roaming free...in shower curtain chic--w/ box wine, bleach and dish rags....
look at how many innocents have been abused and locked up; see how many professionals
-such as tina peters in CO--remain locked up for doing their jobs properly. see what you see.
see clearly : it is long past time for our Gov't to fight fire w/ hefty jail sentences in sing-sing.
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Reply 42 - Posted by:
Safari Man 5/16/2025 4:06:20 PM (No. 1950898)
🎱 🕕 🪮 🐝
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Reply 43 - Posted by:
TXknitter 5/16/2025 4:37:28 PM (No. 1950911)
I fully agree with the urgency being expressed from the White House. Secret Service “investigating.” It should be a very very short “investigation” IF they are serious. They are still behaving as if they are running same old same old.
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Reply 44 - Posted by:
LadyVet 5/16/2025 4:39:18 PM (No. 1950912)
I'm not sure when I first heard the term 86, but it may have been in the military. For ex: it goes in file 86.
But I also heard it adapted in TV and for thriller novels to 86 for 8 miles out and six feet under. Surely the head of the FBI understands mob lingo.
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Reply 45 - Posted by:
Lucky5 5/16/2025 5:29:33 PM (No. 1950933)
Look what they did to Sarah Palin over a bullseye. They deserve all the payback we can give them.
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Reply 46 - Posted by:
judy 5/16/2025 8:36:28 PM (No. 1951047)
How did Axios receive the tapes, where’s the apology for Hur, who was really running the country???
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