Comey's Shell Photo Sparks Violence Investigation | JQJO

Former FBI Director James Comey's beach photo depicting seashells arranged as "8647" sparked controversy. Trump allies interpreted "86" as a call for violence against the president, leading to an investigation by the DHS and Secret Service. Comey claimed it was a misinterpretation of a political message and removed the post. Experts, including former FBI agents, disagree on whether "86," while sometimes used to denote removal, inherently incites violence. The term's history traces back to restaurant slang, and its use in political contexts varies widely, sometimes relating to the removal of political figures.