In Wichita, Kansas, President Donald Trump has expressed that his administration will take a closer look at the vandalism incident that recently struck St. Patrick’s Church.
During a conversation with EWTN’s Owen Jensen, Trump was asked about the government’s response to the damage inflicted on the church.
This act of vandalism, occurring over the weekend, left a trail of destruction including a broken statue, a burned American flag, and a defaced wall emblazoned with a Satanic website.
Jensen highlighted that local church officials labeled the incident a hate crime, prompting questions about the White House’s role in protecting places of worship like St. Patrick’s.
In response, Trump stated, “We’re going to take a look,” and added, “I love Wichita. … I got big votes there. We won that state by a lot.”
When prompted for more details about the timing of the attack, Trump reiterated the severity of the situation, saying, “I think it’s a terrible thing.”
The local police department acted quickly, arresting a 23-year-old man from Saline County tied to the church vandalism.
This suspect now faces charges of burglary, criminal damage, and criminal desecration.
Although there is potential for hate crime charges, Kansas law does not specifically classify hate crimes separately from other offenses, making any additional charges a future consideration.
Two weeks into his presidency, Trump had signed an executive order aiming to tackle anti-Christian violence more seriously, instructing a special task force for the cause.
A report by CatholicVote documented a staggering 492 attacks on Catholic churches and institutions nationwide over the past five years, a surge in violence notably linked to political unrest.
The incidents escalated following the leaked Supreme Court opinion that suggested a possible overturn of Roe v. Wade, stirring considerable unrest across various communities.
As tensions continued, attacks on churches and pro-life centers surged after the court officially issued its decision in June 2022, revealing an ongoing situation difficult to navigate.
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