WASHINGTON — President Trump threatened protesters who topple statues with arrest and lengthy prison sentences after a night of protests in front of the White House, in which some demonstrators attempted to tear down a statue of President Andrew Jackson.

“I have authorized the Federal Government to arrest anyone who vandalizes or destroys any monument, statue or other such Federal property in the U.S. with up to 10 years in prison, per the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act, or such other laws that may be pertinent.....” Trump tweeted Tuesday morning.


The statue of Andrew Jackson stands in Lafayette Square, which is located directly across from the White House 

WASHINGTON — President Trump threatened protesters who topple statues with arrest and lengthy prison sentences after a night of protests in front of the White House, in which some demonstrators attempted to tear down a statue of President Andrew Jackson.

“I have authorized the Federal Government to arrest anyone who vandalizes or destroys any monument, statue or other