On June 11, 2026, large markings of the numbers '8647' were found on the grass of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., leading to an investigation by federal authorities. An Interior Department spokesperson described the incident as vandalism that would not be tolerated, emphasizing that any threats against the President are taken seriously. U.S. Park Police confirmed they are investigating the incident and have collected grass samples for testing. The numbers '8647' are linked to a criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, who was indicted in April for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump through social media. A White House spokesperson condemned any endorsement of political violence, while a U.S. Attorney’s Office representative declined to comment on potential legal actions. This incident occurs shortly before events planned on the National Mall to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. A federal judge recently ruled that the numbers '8647' do not constitute a threat, affirming the right to free speech in a related case.
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Federal Authorities Investigate Markings on National Mall
Federal authorities are investigating large '8647' markings found on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2026. The incident has been described as vandalism by an Interior Department spokesperson, and it is linked to a criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey. The investigation is ongoing, with grass samples collected for testing.
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