You know, some people in the political arena have all the subtlety of a runaway freight train when it comes to holding a grudge. And just when you think they’ve finally hung up their spurs and retreated to the quiet life, perhaps to write a tell-some-but-not-all memoir, they pop up again, usually with something utterly baffling that makes you wonder if they’ve been paying attention to the world around them.

It’s a funny old world where a leisurely stroll on the beach, perhaps with a nice sensible pair of deck shoes, can suddenly ignite a firestorm and get the attention of the highest levels of law enforcement. Or at least, that’s the kind of innocent picture one particularly memorable former FBI Director is trying to paint. But as our readers know, some pictures are worth a thousand words, and not all of them are suitable for polite company.

Just When You Thought He’d Faded Into Irrelevance…

James Comey, a name that likely sends a shiver down the spine of anyone who remembers the political turmoil of yesteryear, apparently decided to grace the internet with his presence again. This time, it wasn’t a lofty pronouncement or a thinly veiled critique of current affairs, but a seemingly innocuous photo of seashells arranged on a beach to read “86 47.” As The Post Millennial reported, he initially captioned this “shell formation” with a rather breezy, “Cool shell formation on my beach walk.”

Cool? Perhaps. Cryptic? Absolutely. For those not versed in certain slang, “86” is widely understood to mean getting rid of something or someone, often with a more permanent connotation. And “47”? Well, that just happens to be the number of our current President, Donald J. Trump. The interpretation online was swift and severe. Donald Trump Jr. didn’t mince words, posting on X, “Just James Comey causally calling for my dad to be murdered. This is who the Dem-Media worships. Demented!!!!” South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem stated bluntly that Comey “called for the assassination of [President] Trump.”

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) added, “Because two assassination attempts were apparently not enough for these people.” Others, like Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Meghan McCain, and Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), echoed the sentiment that this was, at best, deeply irresponsible and, at worst, a direct threat. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich noted it “can clearly be interpreted as ‘a hit’ on the sitting President.”

Just James Comey causally calling for my dad to be murdered.

This is who the Dem-Media worships. Demented!!!! pic.twitter.com/4LUK6crHAT

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) May 15, 2025

Comey’s “Innocent” Explanation: Does He Think We Were Born Yesterday?

After the entirely predictable outrage, Comey scrambled to delete the post. He then offered an explanation that stretches credulity to its breaking point. “I posted earlier a picture of some shells I saw today on a beach walk, which I assumed were a political message,” Comey wrote. “I didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence, it never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down.”

Bless his heart. A man who once ran the premier law enforcement agency in the world, a man whose entire career was built on interpreting signals, evidence, and intent, wants us to believe he just stumbled upon this message and thought it was a quaint political statement, utterly oblivious to its darker connotations. Greg Price, commenting on X, summed up the collective eye-roll perfectly: “Comey deleted his threat against President Trump and posted a statement claiming he just randomly stumbled across Trump derangement syndrome shell art and had no idea what it meant. Yes, I’m sure the guy who once ran the FBI was just clueless on this one.” It’s a defense so flimsy it makes a screen door on a submarine look like Fort Knox. This isn’t just a gaffe; it’s another example of the disdain these swamp creatures have for the intelligence of ordinary Americans.

Patriots on Patrol: FBI, DHS, and Secret Service Take Notice

Thankfully, this isn’t 2017. With President Trump back in the White House, the adults are not only in the room, they’re actively monitoring the situation. The days of such reckless behavior going unchecked may finally be numbered for Mr. Comey. Current FBI Director Kash Patel, a man known for his commitment to cleaning house, confirmed that the authorities are taking this very seriously.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

“We are aware of the recent tweet by former FBI Director James Comey, directed at President Trump. We are in communication with the Secret Service and Director Curran. Primary jurisdiction is with SS on these matters and we, the FBI, will provide all necessary support.”

Governor Noem also confirmed that “DHS and Secret Service is investigating this threat and will respond appropriately.” This is what accountability looks like. It seems James Comey, in his never-ending quest to undermine President Trump, may have finally tripped over his own ego and landed himself in some genuinely hot water. For years, figures like Comey have operated with a sense of impunity. Perhaps, just perhaps, that era is drawing to a close, and justice might finally be served.

It’s a stark reminder that vigilance is always required, especially when dealing with those who have shown a persistent animosity towards conservative leadership and the will of the American people.

Key Takeaways:

• Former FBI Director Comey’s “86 47” beach post ignited outrage as a perceived threat against President Trump.
• Comey’s claim of ignorance about the message’s violent meaning has drawn intense skepticism and derision.
• Under new leadership, the FBI, DHS, and Secret Service are now investigating Comey, signaling potential accountability.

Sources: The Post Millennial, Daily Wire