Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is calling on Americans across the political spectrum to denounce the use of “8647” by protesters — a phrase some allege is a coded call for violence against President Donald Trump — after anti-Trump and anti-Elon Musk rallies broke out in several states.
The Daily Post reported that rallies against the current administration were held Saturday in multiple states, with demonstrators holding signs reading, “We are not okay, hands off the USA, 8647.” The phrase “8647” has sparked controversy over its potential meaning and intent.
According to the Post, “8647” is being used by some as a subtle expression of protest against Trump. While the number 86 is widely understood as slang for “get rid of,” the number 47 references Trump’s position as the 47th president of the United States. The implication, critics argue, is that the term is a veiled reference to a call for Trump’s assassination.
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