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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Justin Baragona

Matt Gaetz insists his use of ‘86’ is ‘distinct’ from Comey’s ‘threat’ as MAGA accused of hypocrisy over term

Just last year, Matt Gaetz said he had “86’d” a bunch of Republicans from leadership positions. Now, he believes James Comey’s use of that same term is a call to action to kill the president. - (AFP via Getty Images)

MAGA world erupted in fury on Thursday night over a social media post from former FBI Director James Comey, claiming that his image of seashells spelling out the numbers “8647” constituted a “threat” on President Donald Trump’s life.

“He knew exactly what that meant. A child knows what that meant…That meant ‘assassination,’” Trump fumed in an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier on Friday.

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