Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalized with ‘86 47’ graffiti after Trump changes
The U.S. Park Police is investigating graffiti reading '8647' found on the tarp covering the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is currently under renovation. The number '8647' has been interpreted by some as a reference to Donald Trump, the 47th president, with '86' colloquially meaning to remove or discard. Authorities have secured the area, launched an investigation, and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
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The U.S. Park Police is investigating the area around the under-renovation Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, where “8647” graffiti was found on Friday. “Around 7:20 a.m. this morning, the U.S. Park Police was notified by the National Park Service of approximately 15-by-30-foot ‘8647’ graffiti spray-painted in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool,” a spokesperson for the agency told the Washington Examiner. Recommended Stories Comer looks into high-ranking DC police officials for manipulating crime statistics Dr.
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