James Comey’s Viral Seashell Photo Stuns Americans

James Comey blames his WIFE for the “86 47” seashell message that many took as a threat against Trump – but his excuse doesn’t pass the smell test, especially as he hawks his new book about political violence.

Key Points

Former FBI Director James Comey posted a photo of seashells spelling “86 47” on Instagram, widely interpreted as a call to remove Trump (the 47th president)
Comey deleted the post after massive backlash and claimed his wife suggested posting the photo, insisting he didn’t realize the violent connotations
The Secret Service has opened an investigation into the post as a potential threat against Trump
The controversy comes as Comey is promoting his new book “FDR Drive,” which conveniently deals with themes of social media and violence

Throwing His Wife Under the Bus

Just when you thought the disgraced former FBI Director James Comey couldn’t sink any lower, he manages to find a new bottom. After posting what many interpreted as a thinly veiled threat against President Trump – a photo of seashells arranged to read “86 47” – Comey is now hiding behind his wife’s skirt. That’s right, when confronted about the controversial post, the man who once led our nation’s premier law enforcement agency immediately pointed the finger at his spouse.

“I said, ‘That’s really clever.’ So then she said, ‘You should take a picture of that,’ and I did, and then I posted it on my Instagram account and thought nothing more of it,” Comey explained in what might be the most pathetic attempt at dodging responsibility we’ve seen from a public figure. This from the man who lectured America about integrity while leaking classified information to the press.

A Convenient Coincidence

The timing here is nothing short of suspicious. Comey’s controversial post comes just as he’s promoting his new book, “FDR Drive,” which – wait for it – deals with themes of social media and violence. What a coincidence! Nothing sells books like a national controversy, and Comey, who was fired by Trump in 2017, certainly knows how to work the media machine. Is it really plausible that this Harvard-educated lawyer and former head of the FBI was blissfully unaware that “86 47” could be interpreted as a call to eliminate the 47th president?

“Even if I think it’s crazy, I don’t want to be associated with violence of any kind.” – James Comey

Notice the phrasing there – “even if I think it’s crazy.” He’s not apologizing for a genuine mistake; he’s suggesting the outrage is unwarranted while covering his tracks. This is the same slippery linguistic maneuvering that characterized his entire tenure at the FBI. Comey doesn’t think he did anything wrong – he just doesn’t want the heat that comes with it.

The Secret Service Doesn’t Think It’s a Joke

While Comey tries to dismiss the whole thing as an innocent misunderstanding, the Secret Service is taking the matter seriously enough to launch an investigation. Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi stated, “We vigorously investigate anything that can be taken as a potential threat against our protectees.” This isn’t just conservative outrage – these are professional threat assessment experts who recognize dangerous messaging when they see it.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem didn’t mince words, stating that “Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the assassination of Trump.” When the head of Homeland Security interprets your cute little shell arrangement as an assassination threat, maybe – just maybe – it wasn’t as innocent as you claim. But Comey wants us to believe he was just posting beach pictures like any other vacationing grandpa.

The Height of Hypocrisy

The most galling aspect of this entire debacle is Comey’s hypocrisy. This is the same man who has positioned himself as a defender of democratic norms and values, who wrote an entire book about “higher loyalty,” and who continues to lecture Americans about the dangers of Trump. Yet when caught red-handed posting what appears to be a coded threat, he blames his wife and pleads ignorance. If a MAGA supporter had posted “86 46” during Biden’s presidency, Comey would have been first in line demanding arrests and investigations.

After years of the establishment shrieking about “threats to democracy” and “violent rhetoric,” we’re supposed to believe that Comey innocently stumbled into this controversy. The once powerful FBI Director who investigated presidential candidates and spied on American citizens now wants us to believe he didn’t understand the basic slang term “86” or recognize how it would be interpreted when paired with “47.” Either he’s lying through his teeth, or he’s the most clueless law enforcement official in American history. Neither option speaks well of the man who once held the keys to our nation’s most sensitive secrets.