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Seashell code 8647 and James Comey Trump feud Explainer behind the latest indictment claim
International
Published on 28 April 2026
Seashells allegedly spelled a threatening number tied to Trump
A new explainer unpacks an unusual case sparked by an Instagram post where seashells formed the number 8647. Authorities claim it was a threat toward President Donald Trump, leading to indictment-related fallout involving former FBI director James Comey. Comey denies the allegation, citing his opposition to violence, while the report also revisits his long-running dispute with Trump.
- An Instagram post used seashells to form the number 8647
- Authorities allege the image was a threat involving Donald Trump
- James Comey denies the claim and says he opposes violence
- The dispute revives years of tension between Comey and Trump
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