James Comey indicted over seashell photo that officials say threatened Trump

Apr 28, 2026 · 6:51 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 12 views

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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the Department of Justice. The indictment stems from a social media post featuring seashells arranged in a specific shape, which some Trump allies interpreted as a threat. This development has sparked significant media attention and political discourse.

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▪James Comey was indicted over a social media post.
▪The post featured seashells arranged in the shape of '8647.'
▪Trump allies claimed the arrangement was a threat to President Trump.

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The Department of Justice has secured an indictment for former FBI Director James Comey over a photo he posted on social media showing seashells arranged in the shape of "8647," which Trump allies portrayed as a threat to President Trump, according to two sources familiar with the matter.April 28, 2026

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