Mysterious '86 47' markings on National Mall investigated as potential threat to Trump

Mysterious markings on the National Mall in Washington D.C. have sparked an investigation into potential vandalism and a possible threat. The strange symbols, appearing as the numbers '86 47' on the grass near the Washington Monument, were first reported on June 11.

U.S. Park Police confirmed they received a report of vandalism around 11:30 a.m. The grass had changed color, forming the numerical sequence. Samples have been collected for testing, and the cause of the discoloration remains unclear. The Department of the Interior described the act as "insane vandalism" and vowed to bring those responsible to justice.

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Vào khoảng 11h30, lực lượng đã nhận được tin báo về một vụ phá hoại tại bãi cỏ phía tây Đài tưởng niệm Washington.

The numbers '86' and '47' have gained attention due to their potential symbolism. '86' is slang, often used in restaurant kitchens, meaning to eliminate or get rid of something. Recently, it drew scrutiny after former FBI Director James Comey shared an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged in the '86 47' pattern. The Justice Department's indictment against Comey suggested this post implied an intent to harm then-President Donald Trump.

Former President Trump himself has interpreted '86' as a mob term for violence. When paired with '47,' which denotes his position as the 47th U.S. president, he believes it signifies an intent to "assassinate President Trump." He previously posted on social media, "86 miles (12km) away, 6 feet (1.8m) deep," referencing a darker interpretation of the slang associated with burying someone. Newsweek has noted that '86' has been used in criminal contexts to mean taking someone out of town and burying them six feet deep.

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