Justice Department: Comey's "8647" Post Could Be Read as a Threat

On August 18, 2026, the Justice Department urged a federal court in North Carolina to reject former FBI director James Comey's bid to dismiss his indictment. Prosecutors argued there is "no serious dispute" that Comey's Instagram photo of seashells spelling "8647" could be read as "Kill President Trump." Comey, indicted in April 2026, calls the post protected speech.