Former FBI Director James Comey is once again under fire — and this time, it’s not just for his role in the Russia hoax. It’s for what many are calling an outright threat against President Trump. In a bizarre and deeply disturbing Instagram post, Comey arranged beach shells into the numbers “86, 47.” At first glance, it might seem like a cryptic little arts-and-crafts moment from a retired bureaucrat with too much time on his hands. But dig a little deeper — and it gets dark real fast.
For those unfamiliar, “86” is American slang that dates back to the 1930s and typically means to get rid of or kill something — or someone. And “47”? That’s not random. President Trump is currently serving as the 47th President of the United States. Put it together and what you have is a thinly veiled call to “86” the sitting President.
This is probably the craziest post I’ve ever seen from any government official. Current or former. Absolutely diabolical.
James Comey belongs in prison. pic.twitter.com/XDZtE4caXi
— Vance Murphy (@vancemurphy) May 15, 2025
Not exactly subtle.
Donald Trump Jr. responded immediately and didn’t hold back: “Just James Comey casually calling for my dad to be murdered. This is who the Dem-Media worships. Demented!!!!” And he’s right. Could you even imagine the media reaction if a former Trump official posted something like this about Biden? The FBI, DOJ, CNN, and probably the UN would be on DEFCON 1.
Just James Comey causally calling for my dad to be murdered.
This is who the Dem-Media worships. Demented!!!! pic.twitter.com/4LUK6crHAT
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) May 15, 2025
Veteran investigative journalist Laura Loomer labeled it what it is: “a call for the assassination of President Trump by the former FBI Director.” Other prominent conservative voices are now calling for Comey’s arrest. And according to Florida’s Voice, a source inside the FBI confirmed the bureau has been made aware of the post. The White House is reportedly taking the message “seriously,” calling it “a hit” on the President.
James Comey deleted his threat against President Trump and is now lying about not knowing what it meant
Just like he lied when he authorized illegal wiretaps on the President in 2016
This guy is criminal thug pic.twitter.com/4t1OPNQTyz
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) May 15, 2025
Let’s not forget — this is the same James Comey who, according to whistleblower disclosures, greenlit an off-the-books counterintelligence operation against Trump as early as 2015. No evidence, no crime — just a political opponent the Obama-era FBI didn’t like. Two female agents allegedly infiltrated Trump’s campaign and acted as “honeypots,” a term in intelligence circles for agents using romance or seduction to gain information. All directed by Comey, with zero legal basis.
Now, the new FBI under Director Kash Patel is investigating that operation. And they might want to add this latest shell stunt to the list. Because when a former FBI director sends cryptic threats aimed at the President — even in seashells — it’s not just weird. It’s dangerous. And it deserves accountability.