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US - May 17, 2025 - Why are Republicans calling Comey's beach‑shell selfie a threat to Donald Trump? Former FBI Director James Comey was interviewed by the Secret Service following an Instagram post interpreted by some Republicans as a threat against President Trump. The post, featuring seashells arranged as "86 47," sparked controversy due to the slang meaning of "86" as "to kill.

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US - May 17, 2025 - 'Dictator Trump': Influencer Ed Krassenstein says US secret service visited his home after '86 47' post - Influencer Ed Krassenstein reported a visit from the Secret Service after posting "8647" on X, interpreted as a call to remove Trump. This followed a similar incident involving former FBI Director James Comey, who was also questioned for a social media post with the same numbers. Trump accused Comey's post of suggesting assassination, while Comey denied any violent intent.

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