'Needs to resign': California vice mayor ripped after commenting '86 47' on state GOP's online post
Los Altos Vice Mayor Larry Lang is facing calls to resign after posting '86 47' on social media, including in response to a California Republican Party post. The phrase and an associated seashell image recently led to former FBI Director James Comey's federal indictment over alleged threats against the president. California GOP leaders condemned Lang's posts, suggesting they promote violence and undermine political discourse.
- ▪Los Altos Vice Mayor Larry Lang posted '86 47' on social media, including on a California GOP Facebook post.
- ▪The '86 47' seashell image was central to the federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for alleged threats against President Donald Trump.
- ▪California GOP Chairperson Corrin Rankin called for Lang's resignation, calling the posts unacceptable and harmful to political unity.
- ▪Lang serves on the Los Altos City Council and multiple regional boards of directors.
- ▪Lang's Facebook cover photo, which previously displayed the controversial image, was changed by Friday, May 2, 2026.
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Gavin Newsom 'Needs to resign': California vice mayor ripped after commenting '86 47' on state GOP's online post Los Altos Vice Mayor Larry Lang also recently removed a post featuring the same seashell image that led to former FBI Director James Comey's indictment By Alec Schemmel Fox News Published May 2, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video There could be something more 'nefarious' behind Comey's '86 47' stunt: Gregg Jarrett Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett evaluates the federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for an alleged threatening social media post on ‘Hannity.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The chair of the California Republican Party and other conservatives on social media are…
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