Staff Reports
In a world where social media gaffes can make or break public figures, one would think seasoned professionals would tread carefully. But it seems former FBI Director James Comey has ventured into the realm of imprudent posting. A recent stir was caused by Comey’s Instagram post that included the phrase “86-47.” For those blissfully unaware, this term isn’t just some enigmatic number sequence; it’s slang suggesting the termination or elimination of someone. And that someone, allegedly, was none other than Donald Trump.
Comey, trying to laugh it off, claimed he “didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence.” Given his history of dealing with mobsters during his tenure, it’s a bit far-fetched to believe such professed ignorance. He’s not exactly new to federal law enforcement. It’s the kind of backpedaling that would make a cyclist proud, yet this backtracking isn’t earning him any medals, especially as the Trump administration responded swiftly.
Over at DHS and the Secret Service, gears shifted quickly, with officials interviewing Comey to investigate potential threats. The Trump team showed no signs of taking kindly to what they’re framing as a dangerous suggestion to violence. The law, after all, has a thing or two to say about threatening the president. Five years in prison doesn’t sound like a cakewalk for Comey if things don’t sway his way.
On the sidelines, commentators like Lisa Boothe and Susan Crabtree are clamoring for accountability. They have painted Comey as a tainted badge-carrying FBI alumnus whose past decisions continue to cast a shadow over the bureau. Meanwhile, the internet is having its moment, dissecting the social media drama with enthusiasm. As downloads, likes, and shares hit astronomical numbers, the uproar amplifies the narrative of a justice system ready to pounce in defense of the presidency.
The Comey incident has invited unwelcome scrutiny, leaving pundits and politicians alike wondering if his next move will take place in a courtroom or on the sidelines as an unintended commentator in the saga he unwittingly amplified.
