During an episode of “Jesse Watters Primetime” on FNC on Thursday, Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, criticized former FBI Director James Comey’s social media post containing “86-47,” which some interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump. Comey later claimed ignorance and deleted the post.
When asked by host Jesse Watters if she believed Comey’s claim of not understanding the meaning of “86 Trump,” Gabbard strongly disagreed. She highlighted Comey’s background in dealing with criminals who use such language, pointing out that the phrase had been associated with calls for violence against the President. Gabbard emphasized the danger of influential figures like Comey spreading such rhetoric and suggested that Comey should be held accountable for his actions.
Watters questioned whether Comey might be provoking a response to portray himself as a political martyr, to which Gabbard responded by stressing the importance of upholding the law and holding individuals like Comey responsible for their actions. She expressed concerns about the safety of the President and called for Comey to be held accountable and face legal consequences for his behavior.