Comey doubles down on his ’86 47′ post aimed at Trump
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Federal officials said they were looking into a now-deleted social media post by Comey last week, where he posted a photo of seashells that spelled out “86 47″. Many MAGA loyalists and Trump himself accused Comey of calling for his assassination with that post.
Former FBI Director James Comey claims there was “no dark intention” behind his now-deleted “8647" social media post. Former Senior FBI Official Christopher O’Leary joins Chris Jansing to weigh in on the investigation.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary traces “86” to “1930s soda-counter slang meaning that an item was sold out. There is varying anecdotal evidence about why the term eighty-six was used, but the most common theory is that it is rhyming slang for nix.”
Former FBI Director James Comey defended his Instagram post of '86 47' seashells, saying he had no ill intent but that he did regret the distraction it caused.
After being investigated by the Trump administration over a social media post, James Comey tells Nicolle Wallace his advice for people under investigation by the administration. "Take prudent steps, but don't freak out.
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Mediaite on MSNMaria Bartiromo Accuses James Comey of Flat-Out ‘Lie’ Over SeashellgateFox Business host Maria Bartiromo slammed former FBI director James Comey for going on MSNBC to “lie” that his controversial “86 47” social media post was “totally innocent.” The Instagram image posted on Thursday,
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino criticized former FBI Director James Comey for his controversial “8647” social media post and said the department is now inundated with copycats. The fallout from Comey’s Thursday social media post continued on Monday when Bongino released a not-so-veiled statement denouncing “self-serving individuals.
A social media post from former FBI Director James Comey aimed at President Donald Trump has sparked threats to other