# Comey: Trump pushed for prosecution over '8647' seashell social media post

Former FBI director James Comey alleged that Donald Trump pressured prosecutors to take action over a social media post featuring the number 8647 and a seashell image. Comey made the claim in a recent interview, suggesting Trump sought to use the Justice Department for personal or political purposes. The allegation, if true, would further illustrate Trump's attempts to interfere with federal law enforcement.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/29/james-comey-secret-service-seashells-investigation-trump) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:35:25 GMT