Anti-Trump Graffiti Found Near Torched Home

MANGO, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and investigators from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue are looking into a Monday morning arson-related fire at a mobile home in Mango. Investigators also found anti-Donald Trump graffiti at two nearby homes, leading them to believe “both of these locations may be connected to the arson investigation.”

According to an email from the sheriff’s office, someone attempted to set a vacant mobile home at 10830 Bryan Road on fire around 1:15 a.m. Nov. 14. When deputies arrived on scene, they found graffiti on two other homes.

One of the vandalized homes reportedly had the words F$@# Trump. Burn Everything” spray painted on it. “BLM,” which is thought to stand for Black Lives Matter, was also found on the home along with an arrow that pointed to the home that had been set afire, according to several media outlets.

While firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported, the search for the person or people responsible continues. The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information in the case to call 813-247-8200. Tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-873-TIPS.

Monday’s fire and vandalism comes as a wave of discontent has swept the country following the Tuesday, Nov. 8 election of Donald Trump. The Republican’s victory kicked off protests across the country. While most have been peaceful, such as those in Tampa and St. Petersburg, full-blown riots have broken out in Oregon. An anti-Trump protester was reportedly shot in Portland over the weekend, as well.

Trump appeared on "60 Minutes" over the weekend, imploring people for calm. "Don't be afraid," he said. "We are going to bring our country back. But certainly, don't be afraid." To those harassing minorities, he said "Stop it."

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