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Comey’s Seashell Post Sparks Trump Supporter Outrage

5/16/2025

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The Secret Service is probing James Comey after he shared a seemingly innocent Instagram photo of seashells arranged as "8647," which some interpreted as a threat to President Trump. Comey insists there was no malicious intent, but the post ignited fury among Trump supporters, including Donald Trump Jr., who voiced their outrage.

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The Secret Service is probing James Comey after he shared a seemingly innocent Instagram photo of seashells arranged as "8647," which some interpreted as a threat to President Trump. Comey insists there was no malicious intent, but the post ignited fury among Trump supporters, including Donald Trump Jr., who voiced their outrage.