Climate protester arrested after spray painting over presidential insignia at Trump Tower
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A climate protester was arrested at Trump Tower for spray painting 'USA' over a presidential insignia. Captured on video, he knelt before the plaque, holding a banner that read 'GAME OVER' affiliated with Extinction Rebellion. During the incident, he made a passionate statement about protecting the planet from profit-driven harm. This protest followed a series of disruptive demonstrations by the group, including graffiti on the Wall Street Charging Bull and a performance disruption at Lincoln Center, underscoring their urgent calls for climate action amidst a perceived emergency.
A climate protester was arrested after spray painting 'USA' over a presidential insignia at Trump Tower, drawing attention to climate issues.
The protest occurred the day after similar acts by Extinction Rebellion, aiming to highlight environmental destruction for profit.
The suspect declared, 'This is your country. This is our country. This is our planet...They are ruining the planet for profit.'
The protest highlights a broader trend of climate activists engaging in disruptive demonstrations to draw awareness to climate emergencies.
Read at New York Post
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