▲ The '8647' message visible on the National Mall lawn
Authorities have launched an investigation after a large '8647' marking, a slogan opposing President Donald Trump, was discovered on the lawn of the National Mall in the heart of Washington, D.C.
According to foreign media outlets including CNN on June 11 (local time), a webcam video captured from the top of the Washington Monument shows dead grass forming the number '8647' across a large section of the National Mall's lawn.
The released footage shows the grass gradually discoloring over several days as the numbers slowly became visible.
While it is not confirmed exactly when the marking first appeared, CNN reported that it was not visible in photos taken on June 5.
The U.S. Park Police, which manages the site, stated that the cause of the grass discoloration has not yet been determined and that they are currently analyzing collected samples.
'8647' is known as a symbolic expression of opposition to President Trump.
In the U.S. restaurant industry, '86' is slang used to mean "remove" or "get rid of" an order or a customer, and '47' is interpreted as referring to Trump, the 47th President of the United States.
The '8647' marking on the National Mall has drawn further attention as it was discovered ahead of large-scale events scheduled to take place in the Washington area for President Trump's birthday on June 14.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of the Interior condemned the marking as a "deranged act of vandalism," stating that it "will not be tolerated."
The spokesperson added, "We take any threat against the President very seriously," and noted that "the U.S. Park Police is investigating this incident and will hold those responsible accountable."
The Trump administration has interpreted this number not merely as a political slogan, but as a threat against the President.
In fact, last April, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of threatening the President after posting a photo on social media of '8647' spelled out with seashells.
Davis Engle of the White House press office told CNN, "Anyone who encourages or advocates for political violence or assassination must be condemned in the strongest possible terms."
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