Air Force veteran sells “8647” merchandise after Comey indictment, claims it’s not a threat
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 16:45 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A former Air Force veteran who markets apparel bearing the number “8647” responded to criticism linking the code to a threat, arguing it merely signifies “discard”. The controversy intensified following the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. The seller defended the merchandise as protected speech.
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