‘86 47’ slogan tied to James Comey resurfaces at May Day protests across US
The '86 47' slogan, previously associated with former FBI Director James Comey, reappeared at May Day protests across the United States in 2026. The phrase, interpreted as a call to remove the 47th president, Donald Trump, has drawn attention following Comey's recent indictment on federal charges related to a social media post. Protesters in cities like New York and Los Angeles used the slogan during demonstrations advocating for labor rights and socialist policies.
- ▪The '86 47' slogan was displayed on signs at May Day protests in New York City and Los Angeles.
- ▪James Comey was indicted a second time by the Justice Department over an Instagram post featuring the '86 47' shell formation, which authorities interpret as a threat against President Donald Trump.
- ▪In service industry slang, '86' means to remove or eject something, and Donald Trump is the 47th president of the United States.
- ▪The Justice Department charged Comey with making threats against the president, carrying up to 10 years in prison.
- ▪May Day protests were organized by May Day Strong, a group advocating for workers' rights and systemic economic change.
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US protests ‘86 47’ slogan tied to James Comey resurfaces at May Day protests across US Photos captured at demonstrations showed several people holding signs with numbers linked to indicted former FBI director By Greg Norman-Diamond Fox News Published May 2, 2026 1:04pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video May Day activists push left-wing agenda 'Saturday in America' host Kayleigh McEnany discusses May Day protests across the nation, where left-wing activists pushed a pro-socialist agenda. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The "86 47" slogan made infamous by former FBI Director James Comey was seen on signs at multiple May Day protests.
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