Washington DC, May 17 -- The United States Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday (local time) confirmed that the Secret Service had interviewed former FBI Director James Comey over his now-deleted social media post featuring the number "8647", made with seashells, which some interpreted as a threat toward US President Donald Trump, as reported by The Hill.

Noem, posting on X, stated that the investigation is ongoing and emphasised her commitment to ensuring Trump's safety.

"I will continue to take all measures necessary to ensure the protection of (Trump)... This is an ongoing investigation," Noem wrote on X.

When approached by The Hill, the Department of Homeland Security didn't provide any further information on the matte...