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Coverage dated May 19, 2025

Former FBI director James Comey says that he's still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations from Donald Trump among others that he was calling for the president's assassination and to an interview with the Secret Service."

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Former FBI director James Comey says that he's still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations from Donald Trump among others that he was calling for the president's assassination and to an interview with the Secret Service."

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  1. Seattle Times

    Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post ‘a bit of a distraction’ (opens Seattle Times)

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    Former FBI director James Comey says a shell display he found to be "a cool thing" has caused quite a commotion, and he

  2. WMUR

    Former FBI director James Comey says that he's still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations from Donald Trump among others that he was calling for the president's assassination and to an interview with the Secret Service." (opens WMUR)

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    Former FBI director James Comey says that he's still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations from Donald Trump among others that he was calling for the president's assassination and to an interview with the Secret Service."

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