“I would absolutely never, ever call for violence against anyone, let alone the President of the United States.”
Ed Krassenstein suggests the United States is becoming a dictatorship after he was paid a visit by the Secret Service for posting “8647” on X.
Krassenstein says he would “never, ever call for violence against anyone.”
“Trump wants to be a dictator, and I will not be intimidated… pic.twitter.com/kJK0XokmWI
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 16, 2025
He noted the event was both financially and emotionally burdensome, citing legal consultation costs, reputational risk management, and the toll on his mental wellness plan coverage, which included private health insurance for stress-related conditions.
Assassination Attempts Fuel National Anxiety
The reference has taken on new significance following multiple assassination attempts during Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, which even saw him covered in blood after a bullet grazed his ear while he was making a speech. Medical professionals have since discussed the emergency care hospital costs and how presidential health insurance policies handle such trauma incidents, especially during campaign events.
Trump was shot at during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13 by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, with the bullet catching his ear, and was also targeted by Ryan Wesley Routh, 59, who allegedly tried to shoot him on his Florida golf course. The security liability insurance and private healthcare diagnostics used in these incidents have raised industry discussions around the cost of executive-level emergency intervention.
Trump Responds: “He Knew What That Meant”
Following Comey’s post, Trump spoke out to claim he believes Comey knew what 8647 meant, telling Fox News:
“He knew exactly what that meant.
