In a perplexing series of events that leave one scratching their head, the former FBI Director, James Comey’s wife, finds herself at the center of an investigation sparked by social media antics that are now causing quite the stir. The Department of Homeland Security, alongside the Secret Service, is knee-deep in assessing a bizarre Instagram post that could possibly mean danger for the 47th President, Donald Trump. The post has baffled many, who are certain it was a thinly-veiled threat masked in cryptic numbers. The general feeling among concerned observers is that when numbers and positions in a presidential timeline align in an unusual way, they could be more than just a casual coincidence.
The numbers “86” and “47,” which appeared in a now-deleted post, seem to carry a message, as they instantly drew accusations of intending harm to the former President. The numbers can be interpreted as a call to “86,” or eliminate, Trump, who happens to be the 47th President. Comey, after a grilling interview with Secret Service agents, curiously claimed that he was utterly unaware of such violent implications associated with those numbers. For a former top law enforcement official, the claim of ignorance might sound a tad too convenient to be believed. It’s almost like a child feigning innocence while standing amidst broken cookie crumbs.
President Trump, who is not exactly known for mincing words, appears firmly convinced that Comey understood exactly what those numbers insinuated. Skepticism is high among Trump’s supporters, who are reminded of Comey’s past conduct as FBI Director, casting shadows of doubt over his claims of oblivion. Trump’s unabashed remarks suggest he finds it implausible that someone of Comey’s stature and past would be oblivious to the obvious suggestion of assassination that those numbers hint at. It’s a bit like playing a game of charades where everyone’s already got the answer but one player claims to have forgotten the rules.
Adding to the incredulity, Comey’s history of animosity toward Trump, which includes musings about the President facing judicial consequences, paints a picture that is hard to ignore. His past rants about scenarios involving Trump in prison almost make one think he has an unusual enthusiasm for imagining Trump in sticky situations. This only fuels the conjecture that his latest social media shenanigans are both deliberate and damaging. When compared to Comey’s prior rants, this recent Instagram escapade feels like another act in a not-so-professional drama.
This incident serves as another reminder of how potent and dangerous political rhetoric, particularly from the left, can be. Past gestures from those opposed to Trump have shown that words and images aren’t always as innocent as they might seem. The potential consequences of such violent imagery can have very real repercussions, as history has taught us on numerous grim occasions. The theatrics over numbers and a post are more than just a trivial matter of digital discourse; they pose a serious risk to discourse, civility, and, most importantly, personal safety.
