Melissa Farris

Melissa Farris is a woman who has been arrested and charged with two felonies in connection with the vandalism of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. This incident gained attention recently, particularly as President Donald Trump had previously blamed vandals for damaged grass on the National Mall in the same vicinity, following his July 4th "Salute to America" event. The arrest of Farris occurred weeks after Trump had criticized Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges related to damage to the Reflecting Pool. Farris's alleged actions bring renewed focus to the security and preservation of national monuments and memorials in the capital.