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Dan Bongino Says James Comey ‘Brought Shame to FBI Again’ over ‘86 47’ Pic
- Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino publicly condemned James Comey for sharing a contentious "8647" image on social media on May 17, 2025.
- Comey shared the photo amid ongoing political tensions, and reports differ on whether the ambiguous message aimed to remove or assassinate the 47th President.
- Bongino stated that Comey's post triggered a wave of copycats sending cryptic threats referencing '86,' forcing public safety agents to investigate these new potential threats.
- Bongino criticized individuals like Comey for their poor judgment and self-interest, warning about the harm such behavior can cause, while Comey denied any intention to incite violence with his post.
- Comey was interviewed by the Secret Service, faces no charges, and expressed confidence in the independent judiciary as the 'one remaining leg of our three-legged stool.
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Trump, Noem, and Gabbard try to ‘86’ the real and harmless meaning of '86'
Back in high school in Pittsburgh, I worked at Eat'n Park, a local diner chain where I picked up a few quirky phrases with numbers that have stuck with me after all these years. At 7:14 p.m., the kitchen crew would say "Happy 714" to each other. I learned that it was a sly reference to marijuana. When a waitress whispered "Table 12," it meant my crazy step-aunt had arrived sitting at her favorite table, 12, and I should stay hidden in the kitche…
The Hidden Meaning Behind the Number 8647
Credit: GreekReporter Archive A photo posted online by former FBI Director James Comey has reignited political debate, just months into Donald Trump’s second term as the 47th President of the United States. Comey shared an image on social media showing the number “8647” spelled out in seashells on a beach. While he said it was a simple photo with no hidden message, some claimed the numbers could be read as a threat. Comey denied the claim, sayin…
Comey’s ‘8647’ Post Opened Floodgates for ‘Copycat’ Threats Against Public Figures, FBI Says
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A social media post from former FBI Director James Comey aimed at President Donald Trump has sparked threats to other public figures, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said. Law enforcement brought Comey in for questioning on Friday after he posted a picture on Instagram of seashells spelling out “8647,” which is understood in internet slang as a call to kill Trump. Bongino said in a Monday X post that “copycats” were …
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