No Kings Protester Claims '86 47' Means 'We're Out of Mashed Potatoes'

The protester refused to explain the meaning of her sign during a demonstration in Pennsylvania.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:36pm

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During a 'No Kings' protest in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, a woman held up a sign that read '86 47, No Kings, No War.' When asked by a reporter if the '86 47' meant to 'get rid of' or kill President Trump, the protester claimed it simply meant 'we're out of mashed potatoes' and refused to explain the sign's meaning further.

Why it matters

The '86' term is often used to mean 'get rid of' someone, raising concerns about potential threats of violence against political figures. The protester's evasive response and the larger context of anti-Trump demonstrations across the country highlight the increasingly polarized political climate.

The details

A Breitbart News reporter questioned the protester about the meaning of her sign, which included the phrase '86 47.' Typically, '86' is used to mean 'get rid of' someone, often in a violent context. When asked if the sign was calling for the assassination of President Trump, the protester claimed it simply meant 'we're out of mashed potatoes' before refusing to engage further. The reporter also asked the protesters about the 2024 assassination attempt on Trump, but they largely refused to answer.

  • The protest took place over the weekend in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

The players

No Kings Protester

An unidentified woman who held up a sign with the phrase '86 47' during a protest in Pennsylvania.

Matthew Perdie

A Breitbart News reporter who questioned the protester about the meaning of her sign.

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What they’re saying

“'86 47' means 'we're out of mashed potatoes,'”

— No Kings Protester

“I know you didn't say that, but that sign often has that meaning.”

— Matthew Perdie, Breitbart News Reporter

The takeaway

This incident highlights the increasing polarization and tensions surrounding political protests, with protesters using ambiguous or coded language that raises concerns about potential threats of violence. It also underscores the challenges journalists face in trying to understand the motivations and messages of protesters who may be evasive or unwilling to engage.