James Comey interviewed by Secret Service over ‘8647’ post

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Secret Service agents questioned former FBI Director James Comey at a Washington field office on Friday about a social media post he made that sparked concerns that it called for violence against President Donald Trump. 

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the interview on Friday, saying: “Today, federal agents from Secret Service inter disgraced former FBI Director Comey regarding a social media post calling for the assassination of President Trump. I will continue to take all measures necessary to ensure the protection of @POTUS Trump. This is an ongoing investigation.”

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