Who is this James Comey guy, and what’s the deal with the controversial ‘8647’ Instagram post that got everyone in a tizzy? Well, let me break it down for you. James Comey, born in Yonkers, New York, on December 14, 1960, was the FBI director from 2013 to 2017, serving under both Obama and Trump. He’s a lawyer with a degree from Columbia Law School and has had a pretty eventful career, working as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and handling some high-profile cases, like Martha Stewart’s insider trading scandal. As the FBI director, he was involved in major investigations, including the whole Hillary Clinton email debacle and the Russian interference in the 2016 election.
So, this whole drama started when Comey posted a pic on Instagram on May 15, 2025, showing some seashells arranged in a way that spelled out ‘8647.’ Apparently, ’86’ is slang for ‘get rid of,’ so Trump’s buddies thought Comey was basically calling for the 47th president’s assassination. Trump Jr. even chimed in, accusing Comey of trying to off his dad. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wasn’t having it, labeling the post a disgraceful call for murder and launching a Secret Service investigation. Comey quickly deleted the post, claiming he had no idea people would take those numbers as a violent threat.
Now, the big question is, was Comey really trying to incite violence, or was it all just a big misunderstanding? Some folks think ’86’ can mean ‘to kill’ in certain situations, but it’s not a common usage, so who knows? Anti-Trump groups apparently use ‘8647’ as a way to throw shade, but there’s no solid evidence that Comey was actually advocating for violence. He says it was all a mix-up and that he’s against violence, but critics like Noem argue that as a former FBI big shot, he should’ve known better. With Trump off gallivanting in the Middle East, people like James Blair think the timing of this whole fiasco is a bit touchy. As the Secret Service digs into Comey’s Instagram post, the public can’t help but wonder what the real story is behind those cryptic numbers.
As the drama unfolds, one thing’s for sure: James Comey and Donald Trump’s beef just got a whole lot juicier. From Comey’s firing in 2017 during the Russia mess to his tell-all memoir in 2018 slamming Trump’s leadership, these two have been at each other’s throats for a while now. And now, with this Instagram post causing such a stir, it’s like pouring gasoline on a raging fire. Who would’ve thought a simple picture of seashells could cause so much chaos? But hey, stranger things have happened in the world of politics. Maybe it’s all just a big misunderstanding, or maybe there’s more to it than meets the eye. Only time will tell what really went down with those mysterious numbers and what it means for Comey and Trump’s never-ending feud.
