Feds Investigating ‘8647’ Graffiti On Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The National Park Service and U.S. Park Police are investigating graffiti reading '8647' found spray-painted in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The phrase has been interpreted by some as a threat against former President Donald Trump and was previously cited in an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. The graffiti appeared during ongoing renovations and amid broader political tensions involving the phrase's use at recent demonstrations.
- ▪The '8647' graffiti was discovered in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is currently under renovation.
- ▪U.S. Park Police began investigating the vandalism after being notified by the National Park Service on Friday morning.
- ▪The phrase '8647' was referenced in a federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening President Trump.
- ▪Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu posted '8647' in response to news about the Comey indictment, sparking further controversy.
- ▪The phrase appeared at several May Day demonstrations organized by left-wing groups.
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Politics Feds Investigating ‘8647’ Graffiti On Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Harold Hutchison Media Reporter May 04, 2026 1:13 PM ET May 04, 2026 1:13 PM ET Harold Hutchison Media Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The National Park Service is investigating the vandalism of the National Mall’s reflecting pool with a phrase that many supporters of President Donald Trump view as an assassination threat.
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