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!
TRUMP VOWS TO ISSUE EXECUTIVE ORDER TO FORCE CITIES TO “GUARD THEIR MONUMENTS”~”THIS IS A DISGRACE”
BY STEVE WATSON
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In the wake of ongoing attempts by mobs nation-wide to destroy statues they deem to be ‘racist’, President Trump has vowed to issue an executive order that would force cities to protect monuments.
Trump made the comment in an interview Monday, stating “You saw Ulysses S. Grant, where they want to take him down. He’s the one that stopped the ones that everybody dislikes so much. It’s a disgrace.”
“Also, remember, some of this is great artwork. This is magnificent artwork, as good as there is anywhere in the world, as good as you see in France, as good as you see anywhere.” Trump added.
“It’s a disgrace. Most of these people don’t even know what they’re taking down.” the President urged.
When asked “Is there anything you can do?” by the interviewer, Trump replied “We’re going to do an executive order, and we’re going to make the cities guard their monuments. This is a disgrace.”
Trump’s comments dovetail with a warning he issued last night to violent protesters who tried and failed to bring down a statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square adjacent to the White House.
“Ten years in prison under the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act,” Trump wrote, adding “Beware!”
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The President followed up this morning with further notifications:
Donald J. Trump
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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.....
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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.....
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.....This action is taken effective immediately, but may also be used retroactively for destruction or vandalism already caused. There will be no exceptions!
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Video from Monday night showed DC police protecting the Jackson statue and arresting BLM agitators:
holly@hollySeaDC#police taking back the area around andrew jackson statue at #dcprotests #wadcprotests
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The Columbia Bugle@ColumbiaBugle
Good to see federal US Park Police involved and arresting these criminals. Keep up the pressure, @realDonaldTrump! #LawAndOrder! https://twitter.com/shelbytalcott/status/1275223794161012739 …
Shelby Talcott
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Police have arrived at the White House where protesters were trying to tear down a statue and build an autonomous zone. Tensions are high:
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Tom Cotton
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US Senate candidate, ARIt’s about time DC police showed up to stop the mob. If Muriel Bowser won’t allow the police to do their job, @realDonaldTrump should deploy federal law enforcement to protect this 168-year-old statue and every other landmark in our nation’s capital. https://twitter.com/mikevwusa/status/1275221279738650624 …
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LATEST — DC POLICE Moving protesters away from Andrew Jackson Statue in front of the White House... Statue STILL stands...
Lafayette Square is being cleared @WUSA9 #BlackLivesMatter
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DC POLICE TEAR GAS BLM RIOTERS ATTEMPTING TO TOPPLE ANDREW JACKSON STATUE
BLM, Antifa tried and failed to establish a ‘Black House Autonomous Zone’
BY JAMIE WHITE
SEE: https://www.infowars.com/dc-police-tear-gas-blm-rioters-attempting-to-topple-andrew-jackson-statue/;
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DC Police and Secret Service descended on rioters who were trying to topple an Andrew Jackson statue and establish another “autonomous zone” near the White House.
Black Lives Matter and Antifa rioters swarmed Lafayette Park on Monday night, tried to establish what they called a “Black House Autonomous Zone” and tear down a statue of Jackson riding a horse.
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This is immediately prior to the police retaking the area. They weren’t even close to bringing it down.
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The rioters chanted of “Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, Andrew Jackson’s got to go” while defacing the monument of the 7th U.S. president prior to the confrontation between rioters and police.
Jess Arnold@JessArnoldTV#BREAKING: Protesters have opened the fence surrounding the Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Square and have climbed on top.
I’ve heard them say they’re trying to tear it down. @wusa9 #BlackLivesMatter
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DC Police and Secret Service intervened before the rioters could establish a foothold in Lafayette Park, unleashing chemical irritants like pepper spray, deploying flash bangs and firing rubber bullets.
Shelby Talcott
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Police have arrived at the White House where protesters were trying to tear down a statue and build an autonomous zone. Tensions are high:
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Amee Vanderpool@girlsreallyruleThis is the recent scene outside of the White House in Lafayette Park. Police are firing pepper bullets into the crowd to push everyone back. (via @nathan_luft.)
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Cam Grey
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WATCH: Clash with the police near the Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Park right across the street from the #whitehouse #autonomouszone #blackhouse #TheGeorgeFloydProtestThread
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The scene in Lafayette Park outside the White House.
— Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) June 23, 2020
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Right outside the White House where Parks Police and DC Police have pushed people out of Lafayette Park. Pepper spray is in the air.
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Immediately after law enforcement reclaimed the area surrounding the statue:
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The authorities took back control of the park by the evening, but the “protesters” continued agitating and assaulting police while they stood guard around the park.
Julio Rosas
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A protester got pushed to the ground by D.C. Police after putting his hands on an officer, according to an eyewitness. The protester got in the officer’s face and ranted at him.
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More video of protesters taunting police outside of Lafayette Park in D.C.
Something happened, I think a bottle was thrown, and cops used pepper spray.
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Joyce Karam
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Tense situation outside Lafayette Park by White House tonight: Police enforcements sent to prevent BLM protestors from toppling Andrew Jackson’s statue.
Secret Service told press to leave White House grounds (CNN)
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The Marxist agitators also tried establishing a new “autonomous zone” outside of the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church just blocks from the White House, which DC police have yet to break up.
Breaking911@Breaking911Protesters outside the White House are attempting to declare a “Black House Autonomous Zone”
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The zone is inspired by the one set up in Seattle, which has been rife with violence, thefts, lawlessness, and murder with the endorsement of Seattle’s Democrat leadership.
Ian Miles Cheong
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Antifa clowns are trying to set up a "Black House Autonomous Zone" in Washington DC just blocks away from the White House.
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Antifa defaces St. John's Church in DC with "BHAZ" (Black House Autonomous Zone).
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Shelby Talcott
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Not entirely sure but this cop was taken off the line after apparently getting injured. Seems like he got hit by a chair (not positive):
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Standoff in front of the White House/next to the church (the church has been vandalized and reads BHAZ, the symbols of the autonomous zone they tried to create)
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The BLM rioters also lit fires in the street when it became clear they weren’t going to retake the park.
Julio Rosas
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Some in the crowd started a fire in the street and wanted others to make it bigger. Other people said it was a bad idea and put it out. The people who wanted to keep the fire going got upset.
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Another fire was started in the street. They told someone with a camera to put it down to stop filming.
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Julio Rosas
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A scuffle between D.C. protesters broke out just outside the new “zone.”
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The press has reportedly been ordered to leave the White House as the confrontations between rioters and police grew more violent.
President Trump responded to the mayhem Monday night, warning protesters that defacing a federal memorial comes with jail 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!” Trump tweeted.
Donald J. Trump
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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!
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