Former President Trump’s advisor, Alina Haba, engaged in a heated exchange on “The View” regarding the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Co-host Sunny Hostin expressed her belief that this was a “retaliatory prosecution.”
Hostin pressed Haba, asking if she believed Comey’s post constituted a criminal threat against the president, to which Haba responded affirmatively. “After Mr. Comey’s post, we’re all vocal about the responsibilities of individuals like us. He knows what ‘8647’ means, without a doubt,” Haba stated.
This marks Comey’s second indictment; he faced charges of perjury and obstruction last year, which were dismissed by a federal judge. The Justice Department’s latest actions indicate an intensification of the investigation into Comey’s behavior during his tenure. Investigators are currently looking into Comey’s May 2025 Instagram post featuring seashells arranged in an “86 47” pattern, which garnered significant attention online.
While some viewed “86 47” as a reference to 47th President Donald Trump, Comey previously called it a “cool shell formation.” The specific details surrounding the latest indictment are still unclear as the case unfolds.
Despite Hostin and co-host Joy Behar arguing that “86” was not indicative of murder, Haba insisted that, given Comey’s former position, he should understand its implications. “Let me tell you what happened after James Comey posted. A gentleman tweeted ’86 Hubba,’ and he was indicted in Florida for that,” she noted.
“As the FBI director, there’s a responsibility not to make statements that could incite violence. After recent events, I definitely have a different perspective on the importance of our words,” Haba added.
Hostin and Behar cited Donald Trump’s rhetoric towards Democrats, prompting Haba to assert she had not seen any incitements but emphasized that inciting violence was wrong. “That’s my take. But remember, the Justice Department is pursuing real cases, not just political issues,” she stated.
Hostin challenged Haba’s views, suggesting that the prosecution of Comey was driven by Trump’s vendetta. She reminded Haba of her fine for a frivolous lawsuit against Comey related to Hillary Clinton, questioning the genuine motivations behind targeting Trump’s opponents. Haba responded, linking it to the Russian collusion narrative and claiming that there was still more to come regarding evidence from the Department of Justice.
“People kept saying they would get Trump, and I was sanctioned by a judge appointed by Clinton for indicting her. I’m proud of my actions; they were justified,” Haba maintained.
Previously, Haba served as New Jersey’s top prosecutor and was an advisor to former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, following a court ruling that found Bondi’s appointment of her as U.S. attorney was improper.
