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Massive '86 47' appears on National Mall days before Trump's birthday UFC match

The Hill · Jun 11, 2026, 10:45 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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A massive "86 47" appeared on the grass on the National Mall on Thursday, numbers interpreted by the Trump administration as a threat against the president, days before President Trump's birthday and the upcoming UFC match outside of the White House. The etching in the grass could be seen from the l

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