By Molly Claire Goddard
12:22am PDT, May 17, 2025
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James Comey is allegedly being investigated by the government.
According to reports, the Secret Service is looking into the former FBI director after being accused of threatening
Donald Trump in a recent Instagram update.
Keep reading to learn what Comey shared on social media that has the current administration worried…
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On Thursday, May 15, James Comey took to Instagram to share a now-deleted photo of seashells arranged in a "8647" formation.
Although the picture may have seemed innocent, members of Donald Trump's administration raised alarm bells because "86" is oftentimes used to get rid of something or ejecting someone. The numeral "47" refers to the Republican leader being the 47th president of America.
"Cool shell formation on my beach walk," Comey — who worked for Trump during his first term before he was fired — captioned the post.
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Donald Trump and his administration swiftly launched into action over James Comey's update.
"While President Trump is currently on an international trip to the
Middle East, the former FBI Director puts out what can clearly be interpreted as 'a hit' on the sitting President of the United States — a message etched in the sand," White House deputy chief of staff
Taylor Budowich explained in a message shared to X. "This is deeply concerning to all of us and is being taken seriously."
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Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. spoke out against the alleged threat against his father from James Comey.
"Just James Comey causally [sic] calling for my dad to be murdered," the eldest Trump child claimed on X alongside a picture of the since-deleted update. "This is who the Dem-Media worships. Demented!!!!"
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary
Kristi Noem revealed the FBI was looking into the situation.
"Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the
assassination of @POTUS Trump," Donald Trump's staffer alleged on X. "DHS and Secret Service is investigating this threat and will respond appropriately."
Kash Patel, the current FBI Director, commented on the ongoing matter, explaining on X, "Primary jurisdiction is with SS on these matters and we, the FBI, will provide all necessary support."
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James Comey stanchly defended himself from the accusation he threatened Donald Trump.
"I didn't realize some folks associate it with violence. That didn't occur to me when I saw it but I am opposed to violence in all circumstances so I took it down," the attorney explained in a statement shared to
Instagram.
