Trump Orders Arrests for Destruction of Monuments

President Trump claimed he instructed federal law enforcement to arrest anyone who targets a government-owned statue or monument and says those apprehended could face up to a decade in prison.

Said Trump: “I have authorized the Federal Government to arrest anyone who vandalizes or destroys any monument, statue or other such Federal property in the U.S. with up to 10 years in prison, per the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act, or such other laws that may be pertinent… This action is taken effective immediately, but may also be used retroactively for destruction or vandalism already caused. There will be no exceptions!”