8647 Merchandise Tests Free-Speech Boundaries in Trump Era
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NBC News reports that Florida candidate Mark Davis sells 8647-themed gear amid a broader online market; legal experts say the slogan is likely protected political speech and unlikely to lead to charges for buyers or sellers, even as James Comey faces a two-count indictment over an Instagram seashell photo that some see as a potential true threat. The piece frames the distinction between expressive symbolism and threats in today’s polarized political climate, with comparisons to 8646 merchandise and ongoing debate over what counts as permissible political expression.
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