James Comey, the former FBI Director, has surrendered to authorities following an indictment in North Carolina related to a 2025 Instagram post. The post featured seashells arranged to spell '86 47', which prosecutors allege could be interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump, the 47th president of the United States. The Justice Department argues that this message constitutes a serious expression of intent to harm the President. Comey has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he viewed the post as a political statement rather than a call for violence. After receiving backlash, he deleted the post and clarified his stance against violence. During a brief court appearance, Comey did not enter a plea, and his lawyer, Patrick Fitzgerald, indicated plans to seek dismissal of the charges, claiming the prosecution is politically motivated. President Trump criticized Comey, calling him 'crooked' and suggesting that '86' is widely understood as a violent term.