The National Archives Rotunda will remain closed through Friday after environmental activists dumped red powder on the protective display case holding the U.S. Constitution.
The National Archives initially said the Rotunda would be closed to the public for the remainder of Wednesday and reopen on Thursday. The Rotunda is now closed Thursday and Friday for cleaning.
"We are determined to foment a rebellion," one man says. "We all deserve clean air, water, food and a livable climate."
The duo was arrested within minutes.
"The National Archives Rotunda is the sanctuary for our nation's founding documents. They are here for all Americans to view and understand the principles of our nation," Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan said in a statement. "We take such vandalism very seriously and we will insist that the perpetrators be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
@CrushedPenguinRepublican2mos2MO
This is fun. Yesterday, two people threw an unidentified powder into the air in the US Capitol Rotonda and on the US Constitution display
Today. We know nothing. We don't know their identities. If they were booked, Media didn't report who they are, what group they belong to, or if they were held on charges for this . What substance they threw. Nothing.
See the problem yet?
Definitely not MAGA folks, or we would be hearing all about it
@InspiringSovereignDemocrat2mos2MO
probably right that they're not MAGA, if they were they would have assaulted the officers on duty
@CowBillAmerican Solidarity2mos2MO
Let's see video from security cams throughout capitol, I'll bet the cameraman w/backpack arrived w/vandals & met red jacket lady before proceeding to do this and then probably left together, that's why the officer pushes people back from gate after saying they could remain there
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@9JYXDR62mos2MO
This is protesters overstepping a line. Protesters should stick to marches and social media protests rather than doing something that can be misinterpreted as domestic terrorism or some kind of chemical attack. This act does nothing to help their cause, and probably lead to some sort of fines or other punishment. Overall, protesters should stop doing outrageous and radical things such as throwing soup or a cake at the Mona Lisa, as these things do nothing but give protesters a bad name and do nothing to help their cause.
@SeahorseVioletNo Labels2mos2MO
Why are the cops just standing there waiting for them to conclude their speech? Why not immediately arrest them with force, and if they resist, use the Billy clubs? At least that would provide some deterrence.
This game of pattycake just ensures many repeat performances.
This is a prime example of why the American people distrust news media. The slow drippage of information about the KC shooters is another. If we cannot have balanced and objective journalism, news media should fully disclose their political philosophy, allegiances and alliances.
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