Tulsi Gabbard, director of the National Intelligence Agency, said former FBI director James Comey should “lack behind jail” so that he could call for assassination in his Instagram post on Thursday [President Donald Trump.]“
Earlier Thursday Comey shared a photo on Instagram with the shell formed in the number “86 47.” For some, the number “86” is a call sign to murder or get rid of someone or something, and “47” is often used to refer to the 47th president of the United States.
“The cool shells formed on my beach trail…” Comey wrote in the caption of the image, which has since been deleted.
Gabbard commented on “Jesse Waters Prime Time” on Thursday night after Comey said he didn’t know that “86” represents some kind of violence.
Former FBI Director Comey's '86 47' social media post was condemned by the White House to try to impose a “hit” on the president
Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, said former FBI director James Comey should be jailed for posting Instagram photos of the “86 47” figures, which was interpreted as a threat to Trump. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)
“I posted earlier photos of some of the shells I saw on the beach walk today, and I think it was a political message,” Comey said after deleting the original photos. “I didn't realize that some people associate these numbers with violence. I've never happened, but I'm against any kind of violence, so I fell down my post.”
Gabbard said Comey and his people “have to be accounted for by law”, no matter why he said he posted the photos.
“The rule of law says that people like him are sending direct threats to POTUS, essentially making calls for assassination, and must be held accountable under the law,” Gabbard said.
Former FBI Director James Comey posted an Instagram photo in the number “86 47” that was interpreted as a threat to President Donald Trump's life. (AP)
The National Intelligence Director said Comey's position made her “very concerned” [the president’s life.]“
“I care a lot about the president's life; we've seen the assassination attempt. I'm very concerned about his life and I think James Comey should be responsible for it and for it,” she said.
“Never trumper” Comey's '86 47' Trump Post is under investigation
Gabbard also said Comey has a great influence and some people accept it [him] Very serious. ”
Shortly after Comey deleted the post, Fox News Digital learned from Secret Service sources that the agency was aware of the incident and was sending agents to investigate and interview Comey.
The White House also condemned Comey's move, with White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Cabinet Secretary Taylor Budowich calling his position “deep attention.”
Blovic wrote on X: “While President Trump is currently on international travel to the Middle East internationally, the former FBI director has launched something clearly interpreted as a “hot” to the current U.S. president, someone who is deeply concerned about us all and takes it seriously. ”
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Comey led the FBI in Trump's first semester to give no comment when he was approached by Fox News Digital earlier Thursday.
Alec Schemmel and David Spunt of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.
