Report: Trump Administration Asks U.S. Marshals To Protect Monuments

The US Marshall Service is preparing to protect national monuments across the country, following directives from the federal government. President Trump has requested the restoration of a Confederate statue in Washington, D.C., and plans to issue an executive order to enforce penalties against those who damage historical monuments. He expressed concern that many protesters are acting without understanding the significance of the statues they are targeting.

What did President Trump plan to issue to reinforce penalties against those who damage historical monuments?

How did President Trump describe the actions of those who are toppling statues?