US authorities investigate huge etching of ‘8647’ on National Mall grounds
Summary
US Park Police are investigating large numbers "8647" etched into the grass on the National Mall near the Washington Monument. Officials collected grass samples to find out how the numbers were made and called the act vandalism, treating any potential threat to President Donald Trump seriously.Key Facts
- The numbers "8647" were found marked on the west lawn of the Washington Monument.
- "86" is a phrase meaning to stop or get rid of something, and "47" refers to President Donald Trump as the 47th US president.
- The discoloration in the grass caused by the etching is under investigation; officials took samples for testing.
- The Department of the Interior called the act vandalism and said they will hold those responsible accountable.
- It is not yet known when or how the numbers were etched into the grass.
- This incident comes shortly before the US 250th anniversary celebrations on the National Mall.
- Recently, the National Mall underwent renovations led by President Trump, including a $13.1 million makeover of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
- In a related note, former FBI director James Comey faced charges for posting the same number sequence on social media, linked to alleged threats against the president.
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