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James Comey’s '8647' Post Fuels Political Firestorm as Amazon Faces Backlash

Former FBI director’s Instagram post and Laura Loomer’s accusations against Amazon ignite partisan conflict over perceived threats to Donald Trump.

Laura Loomer tagged Jeff Bezos in a post on “assassination gear”.

Overview

  • James Comey posted an Instagram photo of a shell formation resembling '8647,' which some interpreted as a veiled threat against President Trump.
  • Comey deleted the post, clarified he opposes violence, and explained the image was innocuous, inspired by his wife’s suggestion.
  • Social media users linked '86' to 'eliminate' and '47' to Trump as the 47th president, fueling controversy over the phrase’s meaning.
  • Trump ally Laura Loomer accused Amazon of selling 'assassination gear,' sharing screenshots of caps featuring '8647' and tagging Jeff Bezos.
  • Amazon has not responded to Loomer’s claims or removed the merchandise, intensifying debates over platform accountability and political symbolism.