Some interpreted James Comey's post to mean to take out President Donald Trump, as "86" means in slang to "get rid of" and as Trump is the 47th U.S. president.

James Comey sparked widespread controversy with this social media post. ... FILE - Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill Washington, Dec. 17, 2018.

Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post ‘a bit of a distraction’ Comey confirmed he received a call from the Secret Service and agreed to meet with them.

US News: Explore the intense rivalry between Donald Trump and former FBI Director James Comey, highlighting the reasons behind the MAGA movement's disdain for Comey, including the '8647' controversy.

Former FBI director James Comey says that he’s still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations from Donald Trump among others ...

Former FBI director James Comey says that he’s still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations from Donald ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Former FBI director James Comey says that he's still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations by Donald ...