Trump Announces Executive Order to Protect Monuments, Memorials, Statues

Trump Announces Executive Order to Protect Monuments, Memorials, Statues
The base of the statue of former president Andrew Jackson is power washed inside a newly closed Lafayette Park, in Washington, on June 24, 2020. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo
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President Donald Trump late Friday announced he has signed an executive order aimed at protecting the country’s monuments, memorials, and statues.

“I just had the privilege of signing a very strong Executive Order protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues—and combatting recent Criminal Violence. Long prison terms for these lawless acts against our Great Country!” the president announced on Twitter.