federal arrests for vandalizing statues; up to 10 years in prison

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https://americanmilitarynews.com/2020/06/trump-ive-authorized-federal-arrests-for-vandalizing-statues-says-up-to-10-years-in-prison/?utm_source=bgin&utm_campaign=alt&utm_medium=facebook

Trump: I’ve ‘authorized’ federal arrests for vandalizing statues; says up to 10 years in prison

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday morning that he has “authorized” the federal government to arrest those who may vandalize or destroy federal property in accordance with existing laws.

“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,” Trump tweeted.

…..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

.....Trump’s announcement comes the morning after protesters in Washington, D.C.’s Lafayette Square defaced a statue of Andrew Jackson and attempted to pull it down after attaching several ropes to it.

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By the time the Deep State gets a hold of it, the punishments will be right out of Night Court: $50 and time served.