James Comey ignites MAGA backlash with cryptic Trump post

A cryptic “8647” post from former FBI Director James Comey has sparked backlash from Trump supporters on X. In restaurant slang, “86” means to cancel or kill, and “47” refers to Trump as the 47th president, prompting claims of a veiled threat. While critics call the interpretation far-fetched, the Trump right is seizing the moment to go after a longtime adversary. For more, check out our Playbook Podcast: http://politico.com/podcasts/the-playbook-podcast ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjtvMmHXbutALaw9XzRkAg?view_as=subscriber Check out our video catalog: https://www.politico.com/video Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politico/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politico/