(L) James Comey's infamous seashells social media post. (Photo via: Instragram public profile) / (R) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Investigative Journalist Richard Esposito and Author James Comey, former FBI Director, speak at the Barnes & Noble Upper West Side on May 19, 2025 in New York City. Comey sat with Esposito to discuss his career and new book "FDR DRIVE," the third of a series of fictional crime novels featuring attorney Nora Carleton. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Comey claims complete innocence with ’86 47′ social media post, arguing it was clever with an ‘artistic flair’

Former FBI Director James Comey told MSNBC on Monday that his controversial “86 47” Instagram post was not intended to convey any malice, nor was it meant as a threat. The former FBI “tough guy” also emphasized that he is not intimidated by the Trump administration.

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