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Activist stormed Trump Tower and arrested after vandalism with green paint – Watch video

The man used the green paint to cover the plaque inside the Manhattan building before kneeling before her and closing his eyes

Newsroom April 23 10:05

An activist for climate change invaded the Trump Tower in New York and was arrested after he wrote the word “USA” in green paint inside the building.

NOW: Trump Tower placard DEFACED with Chalk Spray Paint by Climate Activists in NYC.

Climate activist with Extinction Rebellion walked into NYC Trump Tower, spray painting "USA" over the presidential placard inside. As he kneeled down in front, he was soon arrested by the secret… pic.twitter.com/Xz1flrpW5e

— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) April 23, 2025

The man used the green paint to cover the plaque inside the Manhattan building before kneeling in front of it and closing his eyes.

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Seconds later, citizens gathered, with some taking photos of the protester, and a security officer approached the man. He unfurled a small banner that read “Game Over” with the symbol of the activist group Extinction Rebellion.

The protester was arrested, according to the New York Post. “This is your country. This is our country. This is our planet. You cannot destroy it without a response. They are destroying the planet for profit,” the protester shouted.

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