The former FBI director James Comey is under investigation by the United States Secret Service after a publication of social networks that some interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump.
Comey, on Thursday, shared a photo of Instagram of Marine Conchas arranged to spell “86 47”, which some saw as a encoded language: “86 ″ which means eliminating, and” 47 “referring to Trump as the 47th president.
However, Comey has eliminated the position, explaining that he had assumed that it was a political message and opposed the violence of any kind.
The secret service is now investigating whether the position was a threat. Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi emphasized the commitment of the agency to seriously investigate possible threats.
But for legal experts, Comey's prosecution can be a challenge, given the recent decisions of the Supreme Court and expanded rights of freedom of expression.
The controversy has generated criticism from Trump's allies, including the Secretary of National Security Kristi Noem and director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who has condemned the position and requested legal consequences.
In reaction to the position, President Trump himself described him as a clear call for murder.
Although Comey has eliminated the position to oppose any perception of threat, stating that it was not aware of any violent connotation, the investigation continues as the authorities evaluate the implications of the position.
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