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Vandalized Graves Spray-Paint Trump, DeSantis; $4K Reward Offered

5/19/2026

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Vandalism at Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto damaged 17 graves and spray-painted U.S. President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis on tombstones.
Manatee County authorities are investigating and have made no arrests.
The sheriff’s office offered a $1,000 reward and up to $3,000 from CrimeStoppers.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle called the vandalism disgusting.
Local resident Christopher Mullinex pledged to donate concrete and work with a friend to repair the graves.

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Vandalism at Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto damaged 17 graves and spray-painted U.S. President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis on tombstones.
Manatee County authorities are investigating and have made no arrests.
The sheriff’s office offered a $1,000 reward and up to $3,000 from CrimeStoppers.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle called the vandalism disgusting.
Local resident Christopher Mullinex pledged to donate concrete and work with a friend to repair the graves.