Larry Lang faces resignation calls over '86 47' social media posts
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Updated · Fox News · May 2
Larry Lang faces resignation calls over '86 47' social media posts
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 2
The Los Altos, California, vice mayor allegedly posted the phrase multiple times, including as a Facebook cover photo and in comments, prompting criticism from California Republican Party chair Corrin Rankin.
Rankin called the posts an unacceptable death threat against Donald Trump and said Lang should step down, while the California GOP and other conservatives said the rhetoric fuels political violence.
Lang's posts were later deleted, and an automatic email reply said he was travelling until 4 May. The phrase echoes imagery tied to former FBI director James Comey's recent federal indictment.
How should public officials navigate personal versus official social media use when posting ambiguous or controversial language?
What challenges do courts face in distinguishing protected speech from true threats when slang terms like '86' are involved?