Trump Says Ex-FBI Director James Comey Wanted Him «EIGHT MILES OUT, SIX FEET DOWN!»

Donald Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social to comment on the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, following a federal case centered on a controversial Instagram post. The post showed seashells arranged to form the numbers 86 and 47 and was captioned «Cool shell formation on my beach walk» before being deleted hours later. The image quickly circulated across social media and political circles, where it drew scrutiny from commentators who interpreted the numbers as a coded reference. Federal authorities later moved forward with charges after reviewing the post and its potential meaning in the context of threats against the president.

On Truth Social, Trump framed the image as a direct threat, arguing that the number «86» carries a violent meaning in certain contexts. He wrote: «“86” is a mob term for “kill him.”» before adding: «They say 86 him! 86 47 means “kill President Trump.”» Trump also insisted that Comey understood the implication of the message, stating: «James Comey, who is a Dirty Cop, one of the worst, knows this full well!» He then amplified his accusation by posting in all capital letters: «EIGHT MILES OUT, SIX FEET DOWN!» to describe what he viewed as the intended meaning behind the image, while also adding: «Didn't he also lie to the FBI about this???»

Federal prosecutors charged Comey with two counts tied to the post, alleging that he knowingly and willfully made a threat to take the life of and inflict bodily harm on the president, and that he knowingly transmitted that threat through interstate commerce. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison if convicted. According to the indictment, authorities argue that the combination of numbers, when publicly shared, could be interpreted by a reasonable observer as a threat. Comey surrendered to authorities after the charges were filed, appearing in court as the legal process began in a case that has drawn significant national attention.

In a video released after his surrender, Comey denied any criminal intent and rejected the accusations against him. He said: «This won't be the end of it – but I'm still innocent, I'm still not afraid» and added: «I still believe in the independent federal judiciary.» Comey has maintained that the Instagram post was not intended to convey a threat and that he removed it after becoming aware of how it was being interpreted. His legal team has indicated it will challenge the charges, arguing that the case involves protected speech and that the interpretation of the numbers does not meet the legal threshold required for a criminal threat under federal law.

This new indictment follows a previous criminal case brought against James Comey by the Trump administration in late 2025. On September 25, Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia on two charges: making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding, linked to his testimony during a Senate hearing about the FBI's Russia investigation. The case did not proceed to trial. On November 24, a federal judge dismissed all charges after ruling that the prosecutor overseeing the case had been unlawfully appointed, effectively invalidating the prosecution on constitutional grounds. The dismissal did not address the substance of the allegations, leaving the claims unresolved.

The current case unfolds against a backdrop of sustained legal and political confrontation between Trump and Comey, dating back to Comey's dismissal as FBI director. The earlier indictment, widely described as a failed prosecution tied to allegations of false statements and obstruction, has been repeatedly referenced in the context of the new charges. Legal experts note that both cases raise similar questions about prosecutorial authority and intent, particularly as the Justice Department now seeks to establish that Comey knowingly issued a threat through his social media post. The outcome is expected to depend on how courts interpret intent, context, and the limits of protected expression under federal law.

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