Comey defends controversial ‘86 47’ post
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New York Magazine on MSNJames Comey Under Investigation for Seashell ‘Threat’ to TrumpOfficials have vowed to investigate the former FBI director, alleging that a social-media post amounted to a threat against the president.
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a social media post by former FBI Director James Comey that suggested someone should “86” President Donald Trump. The White House said the post is “deeply concerning” and is “being taken seriously.
Former FBI Director James Comey deleted a post depicting ‘8647’ from his Instagram on Thursday after sparking online outrage from Republicans and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem,
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Newser on MSNComey: My '86 47' Post Was Clever, Not SinisterJames Comey insists he saw no dark meaning in the image of "86 47" he posted on social media. "It never occurred to me that it was any kind of a controversial thing," the former FBI chief tells MSNBC in an interview.
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino bashed James Comey over his controversial "8647" post, saying the FBI is now dealing with copycats.
Homeland Security Kristi Noem swiftly claimed Comey was calling for Trump’s assassination and announced DHS and the US Secret Service were investigating. Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard called it “a veiled call to action to murder the president of the United States.”