Anti-Trump '8647' Slogan Etched into National Mall Grass
On June 11, 2026, an unknown individual or group traced the anti-Trump slogan "8647" into the grass of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., combining "86" (meaning to eliminate) with "47" (referring to Trump as the 47th president). The act occurred during preparations for Trump's "Freedom 250" festival and the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone. The U.S. Park Police is investigating, collecting grass samples. The same phrase previously led to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
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Large Anti-Trump Slogan '8647' Appears on National Mall; Police Collect Grass Samples
On June 11, 2026, unknown individuals created the numbers '8647' on the lawn of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between the Capitol and the Washington Monument. The numbers are considered a threat against U.S. President Donald Trump, as the number 86 is associated with 'kill' and 47 refers to Trump being the 47th president. The U.S. Park Police launched an investigation and collected grass samples to determine the cause of the discoloration. The incident is linked to a dispute involving former FBI Director James Comey, who was indicted in April for allegedly threatening Trump's life. Comey had previously posted a now-deleted Instagram post with the numbers 86 and 47, which Trump interpreted as a murder threat. Comey denied the allegation, claiming ignorance of the violent association.
Nachrichten - WELTApparent Trump Protest Phrase ‘86 47’ Etched Into National Mall
On June 11, 2026, the numbers '86 47' were found etched into the grass of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The phrase is used by some as a protest slogan against President Donald Trump, with '86' meaning to discard or get rid of, and '47' referring to Trump as the 47th president. The U.S. Park Police is leading an investigation into the markings, though it remains unclear how they were made or who is responsible. The incident is reported as a developing story by Forbes, citing CNN.
Forbes - BusinessAnti-Trump '8647' Message Traced Into Grass on National Mall
An unknown individual or group traced the anti-Trump expression '8647' into the grass on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as a birthday surprise for President Trump. The slogan combines '86,' meaning to cancel or kill, with '47,' referring to Trump as the 47th president. The same expression previously led to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Reuters photographer Nathan Howard captured the image. The act occurred amid preparations for Trump's 'Freedom 250' festival and as the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone began drawing visitors. The administration has not yet formally responded to the apparent protest.
The New RepublicAnti-Trump '8647' Message Traced into Grass on National Mall
An unknown individual or group traced the anti-Trump expression '8647' into the grass on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as captured by a Reuters photographer. The slogan combines '86' (meaning to cancel or eliminate) and '47' (referring to Trump as the 47th president). The act occurred amid preparations for President Trump's 'Freedom 250' festival and the opening of the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone. The administration has not yet responded. The expression previously led to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for posting it.
The New RepublicAnti-Trump '8647' Message Traced into Grass on National Mall
An unknown individual or group traced the anti-Trump expression '8647' into the grass on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2026. The slogan combines '86' (meaning to cancel or eliminate) with '47' (referring to Trump as the 47th president). The act occurred during preparations for President Trump's 'Freedom 250' festival and as the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone began drawing visitors. Reuters photographer Nathan Howard captured the image. The administration has not yet formally responded. The expression previously led to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
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