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Donald Trump-Themed Christmas Tree Targeted by Vandals

Donald Trump-Themed Christmas Tree Targeted by Vandals

Summary

A Christmas tree decorated with images of President Donald Trump was vandalized at a cultural center in Nevada. The decorations, many of which were themed with Trump images, were removed and some were found in a dumpster. The incident has been reported to the local sheriff's office.

Key Facts

  • A Christmas tree with Trump-themed decorations was displayed at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, Nevada.
  • The tree, part of the center's Gallery of Trees event, was put up on November 29.
  • By December 1, many decorations, including 16 images of the president and 16 wood cutouts, were missing.
  • Some of the decorations were later found in a dumpster behind the building.
  • The decorations were estimated to be worth $600.
  • A report about the vandalism was filed with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
  • The local Republican Women group had decorated the tree.
  • Neither the Douglas County Republican Women nor the sheriff's office has commented publicly on the incident.

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