US EditionDan Bongino Says James Comey ‘Brought Shame to FBI Again’ over ‘86 47’ Pic
- Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino expressed disapproval of ex-FBI Director James Comey’s contentious social media post from May 15, 2025, which featured an image of shells arranged to form the number 8647.
- Comey posted and later deleted the ambiguous image, which defenders said called for Trump's removal and critics viewed as an assassination suggestion, prompting significant backlash.
- Bongino condemned Comey as a self-serving individual whose actions have repeatedly harmed the FBI's reputation and caused current leaders to spend excessive time managing leftover issues.
- Bongino noted that regardless of whether these copycat threats involving the '86' reference are genuine, government-funded law enforcement officials will need to thoroughly investigate each one.
- Following a Secret Service interview, Comey denied intending to provoke violence and expressed confidence that the independent judiciary, the 'one remaining leg of our three-legged stool,' remains intact and offers him comfort.
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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 …
The Western Journal
DailyTruthReportTruly Pathetic Video: Comey Literally Blames His Wife for '86 47' Picture
“It never occurred to me that it was any kind of controversial thing, but that’s the kind of time we live in.” Those are the words of James Brien Comey […] The post Truly Pathetic Video: Comey Literally Blames His Wife for '86 47' Picture appeared first on The Western Journal.
Ex-FBI Director James Comey says he doesn’t expect to be charged over ‘86 47’ Instagram post: ‘Ridiculous’
Former FBI Director James Comey doesn’t expect the Trump administration to take any further action against him over an Instagram post some, including the president, viewed as a call to assassinate the commander in chief.
Colorado Springs Gazette
Denver GazetteBongino says FBI is dealing with ‘8647’ copycats as he slams ‘self serving’ Comey
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino criticized former FBI Director James Comey for his controversial “8647” social media post and said the department is now inundated with copycats. The fallout from Comey’s Thursday social media post continued on Monday when Bongino…
Bongino: FBI dealing with '8647' copycats after Comey post
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino criticized former FBI Director James Comey for his controversial “8647” social media post and said the department is now inundated with copycats. The fallout from Comey’s Thursday social media post continued on Monday when Bongino released a not-so-veiled statement denouncing “self-serving individuals.” “We are now dealing with copycats, sending cryptic threats to public figures, using the ’86’ reference. Whether …
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