U.S. authorities are investigating large '8647' markings found on the grounds of the National Mall near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., as reported by Reuters, HuffPost, and other outlets. The numbers, faintly traced in brown grass contrasting with surrounding green areas, were first noticed by a Reuters photographer before officials arrived at the scene.
Key Takeaways
Authorities are investigating large '8647' markings found on the National Mall's west lawn near the Washington Monument. The numbers, associated with anti-Trump protests, were reported by a Reuters photographer before officials arrived. U.S. Park Police and the National Guard responded to the scene.
- Large '8647' markings appear on National Mall grass
- Markings seen from Washington Monument, reported by Reuters photographer
- U.S. Park Police and National Guard investigating
- Term linked to anti-Trump protests, DOJ warns of violent interpretation
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markings Appearance | Broad Agreement | '8647' markings in brown grass near Washington Monument | |
| Investigation Status | Broad Agreement | U.S. Park Police and National Guard investigating; samples collected, cause unknown |
Markings Appearance
Broad Agreement'8647' markings in brown grass near Washington Monument
Investigation Status
Broad AgreementU.S. Park Police and National Guard investigating; samples collected, cause unknown
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The term '8647' has been adopted by opponents of President Donald Trump as a protest symbol against his administration. According to HuffPost, Trump allies and the U.S. Department of Justice have warned that it could be interpreted as a call to violence, referencing the slang term '86,' which means to expel or get rid of something in the restaurant industry, combined with Trump being the 47th U.S. president.
U.S. Park Police and members of the National Guard responded to the scene, according to The Guardian. The cause of the discoloration has not yet been determined, but grass samples have been collected for testing as part of an ongoing investigation. An Interior Department spokesperson described the incident as 'deranged vandalism' and stated that any threat against the president is taken very seriously.
This incident comes amid preparations for events celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall, including a 16-day 'Great American State Fair' set to begin June 25. The term '8647' has also been at the center of legal controversy, with former FBI Director James Comey facing charges for posting an image of seashells arranged in that pattern on social media.
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