Feds Open Investigation After ‘86 47’ Burned Into Grass On National Mall

Last year, Comey posted a photo on Instagram of seashells on a beach forming the numbers “86 47,” prompting an inquiry by the U.S. Secret Service.

Last month, Ohio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan accused Comey of committing multiple offenses, including what he described as a threat against President Trump.

Jordan made the comments during an interview with Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer while discussing a social media controversy involving Comey.

“So this is what he posted on Instagram then took it down: 86-47,” Hemmer said. “As we all know, 86 is an old phrase for get rid of someone.”

Hemmer referenced Comey’s explanation that the image was simply something he noticed while walking on a beach in North Carolina.

Jordan rejected that explanation and argued the post carried a threatening meaning.

“Well, it’s is a crime to threaten the president. 18 USC Section 871. So you can’t do that. And he obviously did,” Jordan said.

“Now, he tries to tell us No, no, no. He was just strolling on the beach one morning drinking his coffee and the good lord washed up on shore and the shells formed 86-47 and he took a picture of it,” Jordan said.

“OK, that’s his story. I don’t think anyone buys that,” he added.