Trump says James Comey ‘probably’ endangered his life with ‘8647’ post

Published April 29, 2026 3:43pm ET | Updated April 29, 2026 4:28pm ET



President Donald Trump criticized former FBI Director James Comey for putting his life in danger by posting a photo of seashells in the sand that spelled out “86 47,” a phrase that detractors claimed was a call to kill the commander in chief.

Trump was asked on Wednesday during an Oval Office event whether he thought Comey, who was indicted over the post this week, was actually endangering his life over the photo.

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