James Comey Blames His Wife for Cryptic Post That Set MAGA Off:
The former FBI director was under intense scrutiny after sharing the post last week.
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Comey's Controversial '86 47' Social Media Post ExplainedAfter posting '86 47,' Comey faced a Secret Service interview and removed the photo within hours amid assassination claims.
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- James Comey revealed that his wife, Patrice Failor, inspired him to share a photo featuring the numbers ‘86’ and ‘47’ on Instagram.
- Trump supporters interpreted the post as a threat, prompting a swift investigation by the Secret Service.
- Comey denied any violent intent and promptly deleted the post to avoid association with harm.
- He remained defiant against accusations and criticized the current administration’s leadership.
I’m not afraid. I believe in the rule of law in this country. It’s under attack, but it exists, and I’m going to stand up and speak for it.— James Comey expressing his commitment to the rule of law during an interview with MSNBC.
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