President Trump Signs Order To Protect Nation's Monuments

The president signed a strong executive order to protect American monuments, memorials, and statues, imposing long prison terms for vandalism. The order aims to combat recent criminal violence and targets protesters who have torn down monuments, especially those honoring Confederate figures. The White House has not yet released the order's text, so its differences from the existing Veterans Memorial Preservation Act are unclear. The president has invoked this act to arrest and penalize vandals with up to 10 years in prison.

What is unclear about the new executive order compared to the existing Veterans Memorial Preservation Act?

What act did the president invoke to order arrests related to monument vandalism?