James Comey Deletes Post Depicting '8647' After Backlash Online
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Above: James Comey, former director of the FBI, pictured in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Dec. 7, 2018. Image copyright: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
James Comey has faced constant persecution and Conservative uproar for simply doing his job. Comey had no idea that the numbers he posted could have had a more sinister meaning and the content was removed as soon as it came to his attention. That's the end of the matter.
Republican narrative
As head of the FBI, the notion that James Comey "didn't realize" what the numbers he posted meant is ludicrous. Comey has had Trump in his crosshairs since entering office, and even tried to get him thrown out with fabricated collusion allegations. It is right that this serious matter is investigated further.