The numbers “8647” were marked in the grass on the National Mall in Washington on Thursday, June 11, 2026 (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images).
The markings prompted an investigation by federal authorities and claims of “political violence” by the White House.
A judge ruled this month that the numbers on their own, which the Trump administration has called a threat against the president, constitute free speech.
nbcnews on June 12nd, 2026 at 13:57 UTC »
The numbers “8647” were marked in the grass on the National Mall in Washington on Thursday, June 11, 2026 (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images).
The markings prompted an investigation by federal authorities and claims of “political violence” by the White House.
A judge ruled this month that the numbers on their own, which the Trump administration has called a threat against the president, constitute free speech.
Appropriate_Error_38 on June 12nd, 2026 at 14:06 UTC »
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ArrivesLate on June 12nd, 2026 at 14:24 UTC »
I hope they used salt.