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Calls for Los Altos Vice Mayor to Resign Over Social Media Post

Los Altos Vice Mayor Larry Lang is facing calls for resignation from the California Republican Party and other conservative figures after posting "86 47" on social media. Critics interpret the phrase as a threat against President Donald Trump, while Lang has not yet provided a public explanation.

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Why It Matters

The controversy involves a local elected official's public conduct and potential implications for his continued service on the Los Altos City Council and various regional boards.

Key Facts

  • Larry Lang, Vice Mayor of Los Altos, posted '86 47' on his Facebook cover photo and as a comment on a California Republican Party post.
  • The California Republican Party and other conservative figures have publicly called for Lang's resignation.
  • Critics interpret '86 47' as a threat to '86' (get rid of) the 47th President, Donald Trump.
  • The same '86 47' shell formation image was previously linked to federal charges against former FBI Director James Comey.
  • James Comey faces charges of making threats to harm the president and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce, with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
  • Lang's email auto-response indicates he is traveling until May 4.
  • Lang serves on the Los Altos City Council and over half-a-dozen regional boards of directors.

Who's Mentioned

organizationLos Altos City Council“Local government body where Lang serves”personCorrin Rankin“Chairperson of the California Republican Party”personLarry Lang“Vice Mayor of Los Altos, California”personDonald Trump“47th President of the United States”personNick Poche“Spokesperson for the Republican National Committee”personJames Comey“Former FBI Director currently facing federal charges”organizationCalifornia Republican Party“Political organization calling for resignation”