Sign with ‘8647’ Appears Over Highway 101 Near Santa Barbara
A sign with the numbers '8647' was hung over Highway 101 near Santa Barbara. The numbers are interpreted as a message to 'get rid of' (86) Donald Trump, the 47th president.
New York, NY, September 27, 2026 —
A sign bearing the numbers ‘8647’ was observed displayed over Highway 101 in the vicinity of Santa Barbara. The origin and specific circumstances of the sign’s placement were not immediately clear.
The numerical sequence ‘8647’ has been interpreted by some as a coded message. The number ’86’ is commonly used in culinary and service industry slang to indicate an item or person should be removed or discarded. In this context, ’86’ is understood as a directive to ‘get rid of’ or remove. The number ’47’ refers to Donald Trump, who is noted as the 47th president of the United States. Therefore, the combined numbers are interpreted as a message urging the removal of Donald Trump.
Further details regarding who placed the sign, the exact date of its appearance, or any official response to its presence on the highway have not been provided. The incident remains under observation, with the interpretation of the numerical message being the primary focus of discussion surrounding its appearance.
Story summarized from the original created by Marina Peña on nypost.com, see more information here.
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