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'8647' got James Comey indicted. What exactly does it mean?

Rachel Treisman

A grand jury charged Comey with threatening Trump's life through his since-deleted 2025 post of seashells forming "8647." Trump is the 47th president, and the term "86" has a few possible meanings.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during the Michigan Democratic Party Legacy Dinner in Detroit, Mich., on April 18, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance)

Politics & Government

After Comey indictment, acting AG leaves door open to Whitmer investigation over ’86 45′

Andrew Roth

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could face a federal investigation into an “86 45” emblem visible in the background of a virtual appearance she made several years ago.

Whitmer in an office with "8645" pin in the bottom left.

Politics & Government

Republicans criticized Whitmer for use of “86.” What does it actually mean?

Stateside Staff

On Sunday, Whitmer appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press." A pin in the background that read "8645" drew criticism from some Republicans, who say the pin was a subtle way to encourage violence against President Trump.