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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republicans criticize Dem congressional candidate's '86 47' post as call for 'political violence'
Republicans in swing state New Hampshire are criticizing the move by a Democratic congressional candidate to post a photo of herself next to an "86 47" sign, which some in the GOP see as a shorthand message suggesting violence against President Donald Trump. Maura Sullivan, a former Marine Corps officer who deployed in the Iraq War and later served at the Pentagon and the Veterans Administration under former President Barack Obama, attended a "No Kings" protest this past weekend in her hometown of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Demonstrators at thousands of rallies nationwide on Saturday protested what they call the president's anti-democratic actions and authoritarian tendencies. Sullivan, while at the rally, posted on social media a photo of herself standing next to a fellow veteran who was holding a sign that read "Veterans for Democracy." But the sign also included the phrase "Foxtrot Delta Tango," as well as the message "86 47." House Gop Resolution Criticizes Comey Over '86 47' Post "Foxtrot Delta Tango" is a military-style phrase in the NATO phonetic alphabet that spells out the letters "FDT," which is seen as a derogatory term towards Trump. Read On The Fox News App While "86" is a term long used in restaurants to signify when they are out of a food item on a menu, or in bars or military circles to get rid of something – or someone. And of late, some Republicans perceive it as a message to have Trump eliminated. Minnesota Lawmakers Shooting Suspect Had Cache Of Weapons, Hit List, In His Vehicle The Secret Service continues to investigate former FBI director James Comey after he earlier this year posted on social media an image of seashells arranged to spell "86 47." Comey, following a conservative uproar, took down his post and apologized. The social media post by Sullivan, one of two top Democrats running to succeed Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, came hours after the horrific shootings of two leading Minnesota Democratic state lawmakers - one of them fatal. State Rep. Melissa Hortman, the former speaker of the Minnesota state House, and her spouse were killed, and Sen. John Hoffman and his spouse were severely wounded in the shootings, which appear to be politically motivated attacks. Sullivan's congressional campaign, in a statement to Fox News, pointed to the Minnesota shootings. Marine Vet Criticizes Trump, Musk, As She Launches Congressional Run "Maura is outraged and heartbroken about the assassination of a public servant in Minnesota. She believes that there is absolutely no place for violence in our politics, regardless of party or affiliation," Sullivan campaign manager Nick London said. London added that on Saturday, "Maura joined thousands of Granite Staters and millions of Americans in peacefully protesting Donald Trump's use of our servicemembers as props for his political agenda. If the President cared about our veterans, he would be focused on improving healthcare at the VA, expanding mental health services and supporting our military families." Republicans in New Hampshire quickly criticized Sullivan over her post. "I knew Maura was cozying up with the extreme radical left, but this is a step too far. Calls for political violence like this have no place in New Hampshire," New Hampshire GOP chair Jim MacEachern said in a statement. And NHGOP vice chair Hollie Novoletsky, who came in second in the 2024 GOP congressional primary in the 1st District, said in a statement, "Whether the target of an assassination is President Trump or a Democrat State Rep in MN, it is unacceptable. You'd think as a 'Veteran for Democracy,' Maura would know that." The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the campaign arm of the House GOP, which is trying to flip the district for the first time in eight years, went further. "Political violence has no place in our country – and posing with propaganda calling for the assassination of President Trump is dangerous and disqualifying," NRCC spokeswoman Maureen O'Toole argued. "Maura Sullivan must apologize, take down the photo, and take herself out of the running for New Hampshire's First Congressional District."Original article source: Republicans criticize Dem congressional candidate's '86 47' post as call for 'political violence'
9 News
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- 9 News
The military code being used to mock Donald Trump
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here "Foxtrot Delta Tango" is the phrase that has been making the rounds online in the last few days, confusing plenty of Australians who aren't familiar with the military-inspired slang that has become popular in the US. Here's what it means and why it's being used as a political statement. US President Donald Trump's controversial military parade sparked division over the weekend. (Getty) The phrase "Foxtrot Delta Tango" is currently being used by people in the US and abroad to express the sentiment "f--- Donald Trump", without being explicit. Foxtrot, Delta and Tango are all code words in the NATO phonetic alphabet, used to communicate the letters of the Roman alphabet. They represent the letters F, D and T respectively, so "Foxtrot Delta Tango" stands for FDT. It is unclear where the phrase originated, as "Foxtrot Delta Tango" may have many other meanings outside expressing opposition to the US president. Recently, it has circulated broadly on social media platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), making its origins hard to pin down. Though the NATO phonetic alphabet is widely used in the US and other militaries, Foxtrot Delta Tango isn't an official military term nor is it used exclusively by military personnel. Military slang using phonetic codes isn't new and many such slang phrases have become common outside the military, such as "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot", which stands for WTF or "what the f---". Opposition to Trump isn't new and people in the US and abroad have been making political statements against the commander-in-chief since before his first stint in the Oval Office. The phrase Foxtrot Delta Tango may have seen increased use lately in response to Trump's involvement in and promotion of the US Army's 250th anniversary parade last Saturday. The massive and controversial parade coincided with Trump's 79th birthday celebrations, a detail that drew criticism from some US military personnel. At the same time, massive "No Kings" demonstrations were held across the US to protest the president and his military parade. World Donald Trump USA US POLITICS president Politics social media CONTACT US
