- Mark Davis, an Air Force veteran and congressional candidate in Florida’s 16th district, is doubling down on his campaign's use of the phrase "8647" despite recent legal actions against others for similar messaging.
- The numbers "8647" have emerged as a rallying cry for individuals who oppose President Donald Trump, with "86" commonly understood to mean getting rid of something and "47" referring to Trump's presidential number.
- The Justice Department recently indicted James Comey for posting an Instagram photo featuring "86 47," which President Trump interpreted as a direct threat, asserting that "86" is a mob term signifying to kill someone.
- Davis defiantly stated, "Arrest us all. I dare you," in an interview, indicating his intention to continue using "86 47" merchandise daily until his congressional election and dismissing Trump's interpretation of "86" as a "silly" restaurant term.
- The use of "86 47" extends beyond Davis, with a wide array of merchandise, including t-shirts, hats, and stickers, featuring variations of the numbers readily available for purchase on major online platforms such as Amazon, Redbubble, and Etsy.
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