Huge ‘8647’ etched into grass on the National Mall, aerial images show
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Key Points:
- The numbers "8647," a phrase commonly used to express opposition to President Donald Trump, were found etched into the grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial.
- The markings appeared as dead grass and were not visible in photos from June 5; their exact time of appearance remains unknown.
- Authorities, including the US Park Police, Secret Service, and FBI, are investigating the incident, with samples collected for testing; the Department of Interior condemned the act as "deranged vandalism."
- The numbers are interpreted by some as a threat against Trump, with previous legal actions taken against individuals displaying the phrase, such as former FBI Director James Comey.
- The phrase "8647" combines the restaurant industry code "86," meaning to remove, with Trump's position as the 47th president, symbolizing calls for his removal.