The Seashell Threat: A Convenient Distraction from Bigger Problems The Department of Justice has cited a novel written by James Comey as evidence that he intended to threaten President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors argue that Comey's post was coded, implying a threat against Trump, and have used dictionary definitions and online searches to support their claim.
However, the phrase "86 47" – which prosecutors say is a well known political slogan expressing opposition to Trump – has been taken out of context by prosecutors.