Authorities investigate giant ‘8647’ markings on National Mall

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.

Giant markings of the numbers 8647 appeared Thursday on the National Mall in Washington, prompting an investigation by federal authorities and claims of “political violence” by the White House.

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An Interior Department spokesperson called the incident “deranged” vandalism that “will not be tolerated.”

“Any threat against the President is taken very seriously by the Department, and our U.S. Park Police will investigate this incident and hold those responsible accountable,” the spokesperson said.