Former FBI Director James Comey sparked fury with a now-deleted Instagram post showing seashells spelling “8647.” President Trump immediately denounced it as a clear assassination threat, declaring “a child knows what that meant… it meant assassination.” Despite Comey claiming ignorance about the numbers’ violent connotations, conservative leaders like Senator Tommy Tuberville condemned the post as “beyond despicable” and demanded consequences.
This incident highlights the ongoing tension between Trump and officials he accuses of targeting him. Trump has consistently labeled investigations into his administration as politically motivated witch hunts. He recently escalated these claims by falsely asserting that Obama and Biden “made up” the Epstein files.
Trump also reignited grievances about the Russia investigation, baselessly accusing Obama-era officials of treason. His rhetoric came alongside a new intelligence report attempting to downplay Russian election interference. These actions demonstrate Trump’s focus on settling scores from his first term.
The Commander-in-Chief doubled down on his criticism of Comey during a White House event, asserting the former FBI chief “knew exactly” the threatening meaning behind the numbers. Trump emphasized that such behavior should face serious legal repercussions to protect American leadership.
Meanwhile, fact-checkers have disproven Trump’s wild claim about the Epstein files being fabricated. The documents stem from legitimate law enforcement investigations under multiple administrations, including Trump’s own term when Epstein was arrested.
This pattern of confrontation isn’t new. Trump frequently attacks figures like Comey while pushing conspiracy theories about “deep state” enemies. His latest outbursts occurred while hosting international leaders, diverting attention from current global threats.
True patriots recognize these coordinated attacks against our President as dangerous and un-American. We must stand firm against any suggestion of violence targeting elected leaders. The Republican base remains vigilant against such threats from the radical left.
America needs strong leadership to combat these destabilizing forces. President Trump continues fighting for justice against those who weaponize government power against him. Patriots everywhere support holding these bad actors fully accountable under the law.