Miami, FL – Influencer Ed Krassenstein found himself in hot water on May 16, 2025, after posting “8647” on X, mimicking former FBI Director James Comey’s now-infamous Instagram post, only to have the Secret Service show up at his house hours later. The incident, viewed over 2 million times, has conservatives on X cheering: “Krassenstein played a stupid game and won a stupid prize—Trump’s safety comes first!”
Krassenstein’s post, echoing Comey’s beach photo of “8647” spelled out in shells, sparked immediate backlash due to the term “86,” which originates from 1930s diner slang meaning to eliminate and has been used by gangs and Antifa to signify killing, per nationalgangcenter.ojp.gov and dhs.gov. Comey, who posted the original on May 15, is already under investigation, having been escorted by Secret Service agents for an interview earlier on May 16, per law enforcement sources. Krassenstein, in a follow-up video, claimed he meant “impeach Donald Trump,” not violence, per timesofindia.indiatimes.com, but the Secret Service isn’t taking chances, with spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi emphasizing their duty to investigate any potential threat, per nbcnews.com.
The image of Krassenstein, set against the backdrop of his suburban Miami home, captures him in a white shirt, visibly shaken, per the video. His history of criticizing Trump’s immigration policies in 2024 aligns with his defense, but conservatives aren’t buying it. “Krassenstein knew what ‘86’ meant—lock him up!” wrote one user on X. Another added, “Trump’s survived two attempts already—Krassenstein’s reckless!” The Secret Service’s swift response reflects heightened security concerns for Trump, who survived two apparent assassination attempts in 2024, leading to a 20% increase in agency funding in 2025, per whitehouse.gov.
The incident occurs amidst a tense political climate, with a 2024 Gallup poll showing 72% of Americans support tougher protest policing, reflecting sensitivity to such threats, per Gallup. Trump’s administration—88,763 deportations since January and a 99% drop in illegal border crossings—proves his commitment to safety, contrasting with Biden’s perceived failures. As the Secret Service investigates, Krassenstein’s regret, set against the backdrop of Comey’s own probe, ensures Trump’s safety remains paramount, proving once again that only his leadership can navigate America through such turbulent times.
Disclaimer: The conclusion that Krassenstein’s regret is due to the Secret Service visit is an opinion based on the context and his response, as interpreted by the author.
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