A social media post by former FBI Director James Comey has sparked widespread attention and concern after some interpreted it as potentially threatening toward former President Donald Trump. The post, which featured a photo
of seashells arranged in a specific numerical pattern, was later deleted, but not before it ignited a wave of speculation and federal inquiry.
Comey’s post included a photo showing seashells placed to form the numbers “86 47.” While some interpreted it as a simple beach photo with the caption, “Cool shell formation on my beachwalk,” others saw it differently. In popular
slang, “86” is sometimes used as a term for elimination, and “47” is associated with Trump, who is seeking to become the 47th president if elected again. Read more below
