Comey’s post sparked widespread outcry among MAGA social media. He told Wallace earlier in the interview that he thought the seashell arrangement was “really clever,” which is why he shared the image on social media.

Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert joked around with former FBI Director James Comey regarding his controversial 8647 Instagram post. Comey came under fire for photographing and posting the number 8647 written in shells on the beach.