Former FBI Director James Comey deleted a post about seeing shells on a beach that were aligned to read "8647" and has since sparked a wave of jokes and memes online amid the fierce backlash. Newsweek previously reached out to Comey via his book website by email on Thursday.

James Comey, the former FBI director and a known critic of Donald Trump posted a photo on Instagram that led to accusations from critics, particularly from Trump's supporter.Trumps's supporters believed that the social media post made by Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey has come under intense scrutiny after posting a now-deleted Instagram photo featuring the number "8647" written in seashells, a move many including President Donald Trump have interpreted as a veiled threat.

Former FBI Chief's "8647" Post Triggers Alleged Trump Assassination Probe | Firstpost America | N18G Former FBI Director James Comey is facing backlash after posting a photo of seashells arranged to spell “8647” on Instagram,