Trump Orders Law Enforcement to Arrest Memorial Vandals
President Trump said he has authorized federal law enforcement to arrest those caught vandalizing memorials and charge them under the Veterans’ Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act. . .
…..This action is taken effective immediately, but may also be used retroactively for destruction or vandalism already caused. There will be no exceptions!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 23, 2020
Several historical monuments and war memorials have been defaced or destroyed by vandals over the past few weeks. On Monday night, protesters targeted a statue of Andrew Jackson located in Lafayette Park across from the White House. Trump hinted that he would be using the Veterans’ Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act as protesters attempted to topple the statue and vandalize St. John’s Episcopal Church for a second time. . .
Numerous people arrested in D.C. for the disgraceful vandalism, in Lafayette Park, of the magnificent Statue of Andrew Jackson, in addition to the exterior defacing of St. John’s Church across the street. 10 years in prison under the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act. Beware!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 23, 2020
The Veterans’ Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act is a federal law that was passed in 2003. The legislation states that anyone caught attempting to “injure or destroy” a “structure, plaque, statue, or other monument” commemorating “the service of any person or persons in the armed forces of the United States” that is located on public property can face fines or a prison sentence of up to 10 years. (Read more from “Trump Orders Law Enforcement to Arrest Memorial Vandals” HERE)
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