Harry Sisson Rallies to Defend Comey Amid Controversy
In a twist of political irony, Harry Sisson, often criticized as a Democratic mouthpiece, has taken to social media to defend former FBI Director James Comey. Sisson’s assertion? Anyone who interprets Comey’s cryptic message as a threat against former President Trump should reconsider their political engagement altogether.
Sisson’s tweet reads:
Any Trump supporter who thinks James Comey actually called for Trump to be assassinated by posting “86 47” then:
1. You probably couldn’t pass a basic civics test
2. You don’t know the law
3. You don’t actually care about free speech
4. You should stop talking about politics— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) May 16, 2025
However, the belief that Comey made a veiled assassination reference is hardly a fringe viewpoint. In fact, critics argue that Comey’s subsequent actions have only fueled the fire of skepticism. After posting a message on Instagram that many interpreted as a call for violence—using the numbers “86 47”—Comey quickly deleted the post and offered what can only be described as a lackluster explanation.
reports:
Former FBI Director James Comey deleted his Instagram post, which appeared to call for the assassination of President Trump.
James Comey posted a cryptic message to his Instagram account on Thursday spelled out in seashells: “86 47.”
“Cool shell formation on my beach walk,” Comey said in his caption.
After facing significant backlash, he updated his followers with a perplexing defense.
“I posted earlier a picture of some shells I saw today on a beach walk, which I assumed were a political message. I didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down,” Comey stated on Instagram.
Comey’s assertion that he was unaware of the implications of “86” raises eyebrows. It seems implausible that a man who once held the reins of the FBI would be oblivious to such terminology. This leads to the question: Is Comey genuinely naive, or is he merely hoping the public will buy his narrative?
The White House weighed in, characterizing Comey’s post as “what can clearly be interpreted as ‘a hit’ on the sitting President of the United States.” The statement underscored their concern, declaring, “This is deeply concerning to all of us and is being taken seriously.” Furthermore, the FBI has reportedly taken note of Comey’s Instagram incident.
In the grander scheme of things, Comey’s slip-up highlights a critical miscommunication in the political landscape. He is not just any random social media user; he is a notable figure whose words carry weight. The expectation that the public should take his claims at face value is, quite frankly, a stretch. If toddlers can manage a better fib, then Comey’s credibility may need a serious re-evaluation.
