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James Comey: Ex-FBI boss investigated for seashell photo seen as threat to Trump

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Former FBI director James Comey posted a photo of seashells spelling ' 8647 ' on Instagram.

The number 86 is a slang term meaning 'to reject' or 'to get rid of', according to dictionary.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleged the message was a call for the assassination of President Trump .

Current FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI was aware of the social media post.

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