Freedom Caucus calls on Barr and Wray to arrest and prosecute monument vandals

Published



House Freedom Caucus Republicans called on Attorney General William Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray to prosecute those who desecrate and tear down monuments and statues across the country.

“We can acknowledge the necessity of federal intervention when states and local jurisdictions allow the rights of their citizens to violate public property to be attacked, vandalized, and destroyed,” House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Biggs said at a press conference Thursday.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.