Global Courant 2023-03-06 03:05:26
Ronald Reagan’s presidential library was vandalized on Sunday ahead of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ visit, police said.
“Ron DeFascist” was spray-painted on the library entrance sign overnight.
Simi Valley police say the graffiti was discovered by library staff before 7:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Library staff quickly removed the graffiti from the board.
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Simi Valley Police say the anti-DeSantis graffiti was discovered by library workers before 7:30 a.m. Sunday. (Simi Valley Police Station)
Police do not believe witnesses saw the vandalism.
“The vandalism occurred at night and there were no witnesses,” Simi Valley police said in a statement.
“There are no indications of threats or other crimes,” the statement said.
DeSantis was scheduled to discuss his book “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival” on Sunday afternoon. According to the library’s website, the event was sold out.
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The outdoor grounds of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library are viewed on June 26, 2021 in Simi Valley, California. (George Roos/Getty Images)
The book review comes as Florida’s governor is suspected of launching a campaign for the 2024 presidential race.
DeSantis came in second behind former President Donald Trump in Saturday’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks as he announces a proposal for Digital Bill of Rights, Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
DeSantis garnered 20% of those polled, while Trump won 62%.
