Archive · 19 May 2025
Secret Service Interviews Comey Over Social Media Post
James Comey, a former FBI director, posted a picture of seashells on social media that some people thought meant to harm the current President, Donald Trump.
The Secret Service, who protects the President, interviewed Comey to find out what the post meant.
Some officials, including the President, believe the post was a threat, while Comey denies it and says he did not realize his post could be seen that way.
The post has since been taken down.
This is related to a past history between Comey and Trump from when Comey was the FBI Director and was fired by Trump.
James Comey was interviewed by the Secret Service regarding a social media post.
The post featured seashells that some perceived as a coded message threatening President Trump.
Trump administration officials, including Trump himself, have interpreted the post as a threat.
Comey stated that the post was not intended to be a political message or threat.
The Secret Service is investigating the intent and purpose of Comey's post.
- Who
- Former FBI Director James Comey and U.S. President Donald Trump.
- What
- Secret Service interviewed James Comey regarding a social media post.
- When
- Interview occurred on Friday, May 16, 2025, regarding a post on May 15, 2025.
- Where
- Investigation involves the United States.
- Why
- To assess the intent of Comey's post and determine if it constituted a threat to President Trump.
James Comey's Stance
Trump Administration's View
Interpretation of the Post
James Comey's Stance
Comey states he did not realize the shells could be interpreted as a political message or a call for violence.
Trump Administration's View
Trump administration officials suggest the post was a veiled threat, with some interpreting the "86 47" as a call for Trump's assassination.
- Involved Parties
- James Comey, Donald Trump, Secret Service, and FBI.
- Post in Question
- Instagram post of seashells.
- Date of Interview
- Friday, May 16, 2025.
- Comey's Former Role
- Former FBI Director (2013-2017).
- Current FBI Director
- Kash Patel
- Key Allegation
- Call for the assassination of the president.