Overview

• James Comey posted an Instagram photo of seashells spelling '86 47,' with the caption 'Cool shell formation on my beach walk.'
• The term '86' is widely understood as slang for 'eliminate,' while '47' references Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president.
• Trump allies, including Donald Trump Jr., Taylor Budowich, and Senator Josh Hawley, accused Comey of sending a veiled threat against the president.
• Critics and commentators are debating the intent of the post, with some calling for an investigation and others questioning if it was deliberately provocative.
• Comey has not clarified the meaning of the post, fueling ongoing partisan scrutiny and speculation over its implications.