Today, federal agents from @SecretService interviewed disgraced former FBI Director Comey regarding a social media post calling for the assassination of President Trump.
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What Does “8647” Mean?
The number “8647” is considered by some to be a coded threat. Here’s the breakdown:
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“86” is American slang for getting rid of or eliminating something—or someone.
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“47” refers to Trump potentially becoming the 47th President of the United States if re-elected.
Put together, critics say the number can be interpreted as a call to eliminate Trump, sparking accusations that the post was a veiled assassination threat.
Political Fallout and Reactions
Former President Trump responded strongly, telling Fox News: “He [Comey] knew exactly what that meant. A child knows what that means. That meant assassination.”
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard echoed Trump’s concerns, calling the post “dangerous” and urging for legal consequences: “For Comey to say he didn’t know what it meant is a lie.
