Trump Admin Vows to Hold '8647' National Mall Vandals Accountable: 'Threat'
Summary
Federal officials said they will find and punish whoever damaged the grass on the National Mall by marking it with the numbers "8647," which some people link to President Donald Trump. The U.S. Park Police are investigating the case after discovering the numbers on the west lawn of the Washington Monument.Key Facts
- The vandalism happened on the west lawn of the Washington Monument around 11:30 a.m.
- The numbers "8647" were marked in the grass, causing discoloration that officials are testing.
- The Department of Interior called the vandalism "deranged" and said threats against the President are taken seriously.
- This incident happened just days before a large event in Washington for UFC and President Trump's 80th birthday.
- The number "8647" has been used by some critics of President Trump as a symbol, including former FBI Director James Comey.
- James Comey was indicted after posting a photo with "8647" and later deleted it, apologizing for any violent connotation.
- Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said threatening the President’s life is a serious crime and that people making such threats will be held responsible.
- The investigation into the vandalism is ongoing, and officials have collected grass samples for testing.
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