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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Climate activist vandalizes presidential insignia inside Trump Tower: 'Ruining the planet for profit'
A climate protester was seen spray-painting "USA" over a presidential plaque inside Trump Tower in New York City on Wednesday afternoon. Nathaniel Smith, 36, a Brooklyn resident, was arrested over the act of vandalism, the New York Police Department told Fox News Digital. The vandal was filmed spray-painting over the plaque in the Manhattan building before kneeling on the floor and holding a small banner that read: "Game Over," according to video footage of the incident. He was escorted away from the scene by authorities. Karoline Leavitt Condemns 'Dangerous' Attacks On Tesla: 'Domestic Terrorism' "This is your country. This is our country. This is our planet. … You cannot ruin it without comment. They are ruining the planet for profit," he was heard yelling while being led out of the building. Read On The Fox News App Bystanders then began taking photos of themselves with the defaced insignia. Smith is charged with third-degree criminal tampering and possession of a graffiti instrument. Walz Staffer Accused Of Vandalizing Teslas Might Not Face Charges: Report Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment. The incident came a day after an environmental activist group spray-painted the famous Wall Street Charging Bull. The group was reportedly also behind the vandalism at a Tesla showroom in Lower Manhattan. Video shows two maskless men scrawling "F—k DOGE" and "We do not consent" on the store's windows with fluorescent red and green spray paint. The group behind the incident appeared to belong to the climate activist group Extinction Rebellion, which is known to overtake public spaces, cause disruptions and deface public article source: Climate activist vandalizes presidential insignia inside Trump Tower: 'Ruining the planet for profit'
Fox News
24-04-2025
- Fox News
Climate activist vandalizes presidential insignia inside Trump Tower: 'Ruining the planet for profit'
A climate protester was seen spray-painting "USA" over a presidential plaque inside Trump Tower in New York City on Wednesday afternoon. Nathaniel Smith, 36, a Brooklyn resident, was arrested over the act of vandalism, the New York Police Department told Fox News Digital. The vandal was filmed spray-painting over the plaque in the Manhattan building before kneeling on the floor and holding a small banner that read: "Game Over," according to video footage of the incident. He was escorted away from the scene by authorities. "This is your country. This is our country. This is our planet. … You cannot ruin it without comment. They are ruining the planet for profit," he was heard yelling while being led out of the building. Bystanders then began taking photos of themselves with the defaced insignia. Smith is charged with third-degree criminal tampering and possession of a graffiti instrument. Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment. The incident came a day after an environmental activist group spray-painted the famous Wall Street Charging Bull. The group was reportedly also behind the vandalism at a Tesla showroom in Lower Manhattan. Video shows two maskless men scrawling "F—k DOGE" and "We do not consent" on the store's windows with fluorescent red and green spray paint. The group behind the incident appeared to belong to the climate activist group Extinction Rebellion, which is known to overtake public spaces, cause disruptions and deface public buildings.
New York Post
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
NYC ballet lovers yell ‘f–k you' at climate change protester who disrupted Lincoln Center performance
Climate activists disrupted a ballet performance at Lincoln Center on Earth Day — prompting well-heeled attendees to shout at them to 'Shut the f—k up' and get out of the theater, video shows. One of the eco-protesters made her way inside the David H. Koch Theater Tuesday evening, during the the launch of the acclaimed ballet's spring season. 'It is Earth Day and we are in climate emergency!' she bellowed, just as the third of four George Balanchine ballets on the program, Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux, was beginning. 'Our country has become a Fascist regime and we are enjoying this beauty.' 4 'How will you dance when you're dying of dehydration?' one of the protesters yelled as a security guard tried to grab his sign. FNTV Some attendees didn't take well to the disruption, snapping back, 'Shut the f–k up,' 'f–k you' and 'stop being morons,' according to the video. The curtain then came down and an announcement aired: 'Due to an issue in the house, we need to pause the performance. We are attempting to resolve this issue.' Front of house staff escorted the protester out of the theater, as cheers and jeers erupted in the audience. About five more minutes passed before the ballet restarted from the beginning and the performance continued without further interruption, the New York City Ballet said. Earlier, as attendees filed into the theater, two demonstrators with the Extinction Rebellion activist group stood outside, holding signs with the messages, 'No Billionaire Ballet on Earth Day' and '4°C 1 Billion Dead.' 'How will you dance when you're dying of dehydration?' one of the demonstrators yelled as security workers tried to pry the sign from his hands, according to video posted on X. 'How will you dance when you can't even afford decent groceries? How will you dance when they're scheming people out of their homes?' The NYPD said two men, one in his 30s and the other in his 50s, were taken into custody during the demonstration outside Lincoln Center just before 8 p.m. They were released with summonses. 4 The protesters gathered as the first night of the New York City Ballet's spring season fell on Earth Day. FNTV 4 A woman stood on the balcony level of the theater as she yelled, 'It is Earth Day and we are in climate emergency!' FNTV 'Our action today is not about drawing attention; it's about demanding accountability and leadership from all sectors of society,' one of the Extinction Rebellion demonstrators said in a statement. 'Cultural institutions hold significant influence, and their silence is deafening in the face of this crisis.' The demonstration marked the third brazen act of the day for the group. 4 The woman was escorted out of theater to cheers and jeers. FNTV Members of the group spray-painted the Wall Street Charging Bull — before wiping away their graffiti as cops looked on Tuesday morning. They later sprayed graffiti on the windows of Tesla's Meatpacking District showroom — which landed two of them in cuffs, authorities said. And on Wednesday, a climate protester was busted after he spray painted the word 'USA' over a presidential insignia inside Trump Tower, according to law enforcement sources and video from the scene. The man sprayed the bright green paint over the plaque inside the Midtown landmark before kneeling on the ground in front of it and closing his eyes, according to footage posted on X. Moments after a small crowd gathered — some snapping photos of the demonstrator — a security officer approached, and the man unfurled a small banner bearing the words, 'GAME OVER' with the symbol for the climate activist group Extinction Rebellion.
New York Post
22-04-2025
- New York Post
Wall Street Bull painted over by environmental group — cleaned once when NYPD arrives
A group of climate activists vandalized the Wall Street Charging Bull with bright green graffiti — but then swiftly wiped it all off when they spotted cops nearby. Members of the activist group Extinction Rebellion sprayed the words 'Greed = Death,' plus their organization's symbol, on the iconic bronze statue in a morning rush hour display on Earth Day.
New York Post
22-04-2025
- New York Post
Wall Street Bull painted over by environmental activists — who frantically cleaned up when cops came
All bull, no bite. A group of climate activists vandalized the Wall Street Charging Bull with bright green graffiti early Monday — but then swiftly wiped it all down when they spotted cops nearby. 3 Environmental protesters descended upon the Wall Street Bull sculpture at Bowling Green in Manhattan, Tuesday morning. William Farrington Advertisement 3 The activists spray-painted the bull with 'GREED = DEATH.' William Farrington Members of the activist group Extinction Rebellion sprayed the words 'Greed = Death,' plus their organization's symbol, on the iconic bronze statue in a morning rush hour display on Earth Day, photos from the scene show. But as a handful of cops casually stood by, the easily-spooked vandals scrubbed down the front and sides of the bull, attempting to erase any evidence of the graffiti, video shows. Advertisement 3 The vandals quickly tried to clean up as cops arrived. William Farrington The NYPD did not immediately have any information on the act of BS vandalism, and it is unclear whether any arrests were made.
