Comey’s 8647 ‘Kill Trump’ Post Has Odd Relation to 9-11

Former FBI Director James Comey is under federal investigation following an Instagram post that many have interpreted as a veiled threat against President Donald Trump.

The post, made on Thursday, featured a photo of seashells arranged to read “86 47,” with the caption, “Cool shell formation on my beach walk.”

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

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The number “86” is widely understood as slang for “eliminate” or “get rid of,” and “47” is a reference to President Trump, who is serving as the 47th President of the United States.

The post quickly sparked intense backlash across social media, with critics accusing Comey of intentionally posting a coded message advocating for violence against the president.

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Comey deleted the original post following the public outcry and updated it with a new caption.

However, many pointed out that as a former FBI Director, Comey would have been well aware of the meaning behind the phrase “86,” raising concerns over the post’s intent.

The U.S. Secret Service, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security are now investigating the matter.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the situation directly in a post on X writing, “Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the assassination of @POTUS Trump. DHS and Secret Service is investigating this threat and will respond appropriately.”

Several members of Congress also responded, calling for immediate accountability. Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee wrote simply, “Arrest Comey.” Rep. Greg Steube of Florida issued a longer statement on X, writing:

“Jim Comey has built quite the rap sheet. Add ‘inciting the assassination of a President’ to the long list of things he should be investigated for:

Lying to Congress
Leaking classified memos
Illegally surveilling the Trump campaign
Covering for Hillary Clinton
Weaponizing the FBI against political opponents
Undermining a sitting President
Playing politics with justice
Now: ‘86 47’”

Jim Comey has built quite the rap sheet.

Add “inciting the assassination of a President” to the long list of things he should be investigated for:

-Lying to Congress
-Leaking classified memos
-Illegally surveilling the Trump campaign
-Covering for Hillary Clinton
-Weaponizing…

— Congressman Greg Steube (@RepGregSteube) May 16, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency is aware of the post and is coordinating with the U.S. Secret Service.

“We are in communication with the Secret Service and Director Curran. Primary jurisdiction is with SS on these matters and we, the FBI, will provide all necessary support,” Patel said in a statement on X.

We are aware of the recent social media post by former FBI Director James Comey, directed at President Trump. We are in communication with the Secret Service and Director Curran. Primary jurisdiction is with SS on these matters and we, the FBI, will provide all necessary support.

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) May 15, 2025

Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi also confirmed the investigation, stating, “We vigorously investigate anything that can be taken as a potential threat against our protectees. We are aware of the social media posts by the former FBI Director & we take rhetoric like this very seriously. Beyond that, we do not comment on protective intelligence matters.”

We vigorously investigate anything that can be taken as a potential threat against our protectees. We are aware of the social media posts by the former FBI Director & we take rhetoric like this very seriously. Beyond that, we do not comment on protective intelligence matters. pic.twitter.com/uhYSB7GYvt

— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) May 16, 2025

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard addressed the incident Thursday evening on Fox News.

Speaking to Jesse Watters, Gabbard said, “James Comey, in my view, should be held accountable and put behind bars for this.”

James Comey just issued a call to action to murder the President of the United States.

As a former FBI Director and someone who spent most of his career prosecuting mobsters and gangsters, he knew exactly what he was doing and must be held accountable under the full force of the… pic.twitter.com/zvbu5Vf0zg

— DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) May 16, 2025

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino added his voice to the chorus of condemnation, writing, “Comey truly is a POS. While he’ll claim not to know what 8647 means, there’s no doubt that the former disgraced FBI Dir. knows exactly what he’s doing, with a plea to bad actors/terrorists to assassinate the POTUS while traveling internationally. Don’t let him get away with it!!”

Comey truly is a POS. While he’ll claim not to know what 8647 means, there’s no doubt that the former disgraced FBI Dir. knows exactly what he’s doing, with a plea to bad actors/terrorists to assassinate the POTUS’ while traveling internationally. Don’t let him get away with it!! pic.twitter.com/gM4GmN6OUB

— Dan Scavino Jr.🇺🇸🦅 (@DanScavino) May 15, 2025

In a twist that added further scrutiny to the timing of the post, users on X noted that May 15, 2025, marked exactly 8,647 days since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, according to data from Google and Time and Date.

‼️👀 Today has been 8647 days since the September 11, 2001 attacks.

How many messages was James Comey sending today? 👀 pic.twitter.com/FYUf61ahxT

— Diligent Denizen 🇺🇸 (@DiligentDenizen) May 16, 2025

The numerical match has led to increased speculation about whether the post was deliberately crafted to carry multiple symbolic messages.

Federal agencies have not announced whether formal charges will be pursued.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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