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Florida Cemetery Vandalized With Trump DeSantis Spray as 17 Graves Damaged Police Probe
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Published on 15 May 2026
“Trump” and “DeSantis” were sprayed in red on tombs
Florida police are investigating vandalism at Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto, a predominantly African American site established in 1904. Manatee County authorities say 17 gravesites were damaged: headstones were knocked down and red spray paint reading “Trump” and “DeSantis” was applied to tombs. Detectives believe the attacks happened within the past few weeks, and no arrests have been reported. Relatives of those buried described “extreme anger” and said the political names suggest possible motivation.
- 17 gravesites were damaged at Old Memphis Cemetery
- Headstones were knocked down during the vandalism
- Red spray paint included “Trump” and “DeSantis”
- The cemetery was established in 1904 for Black residents
- The incident likely occurred within the past few weeks
- Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said no arrests yet
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