A climate protester was arrested in New York City after spray-painting over the presidential insignia displayed inside Trump Tower. The act, which took place in broad daylight, was part of a dramatic protest calling for urgent climate action.
The individual, identified as Nathaniel Smith, used green paint to cover the seal and unfurled a banner reading “Game Over,” halting foot traffic inside the building. Security quickly responded, and police took him into custody without further incident.
Authorities confirmed Smith faces charges related to criminal tampering and possession of graffiti tools. The tower was temporarily closed to the public while crews worked to clean the vandalized area.
The protest was linked to a broader wave of demonstrations coinciding with Earth Day, aimed at spotlighting what activists describe as insufficient environmental action from national leaders. Smith’s group has previously staged similar high-visibility protests to demand systemic change in climate policy.
The event reignited debate over protest tactics and the intersection of civil disobedience with political symbolism, especially at a landmark closely associated with the current president.