Trump rejects ex-FBI director Comey's explanation of '8647' post

US law enforcement officials said on Thursday they were looking into the post depicting an image of "8647," which some Trump supporters interpreted as a threat against him.

Former FBI director James posting picture including '8647' written out in sea shells. Pro-President Trump activists have claimed this was a call to assassinate the president, May 15, 2025.

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ByREUTERS

MAY 16, 2025 03:53

Updated: MAY 16, 2025 17:00

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