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Trump says 'days of plunder' are over in Columbus Day post

Trump's post targeted Democrats and critics seeking to end Columbus Day celebrations, viewing statue removal efforts as politically motivated hysteria.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump marked Columbus Day with a post saying the days of plunder are over, aimed at Democrats and critics who want to stop celebrating Columbus.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLola Cruz is at a statue tonight.

  3. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentHank, I'm standing in a plaza beneath a bronze Columbus, and the crowd is smaller than I expected but arguing at a volume I've only heard in border towns.

  4. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentBehind me, a man with a folding chair has held his position since noon.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAny sign of the plunder?

  6. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentOnly of the pierogies. The cart here is down to its last tray, and I've seen negotiations over less. I'm going to try for comment.

  7. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentSir, sir, over here.

  8. Stanislaw WrzesniakI came for the food. The statue's been here forty years and nobody asked it anything, so I'm not starting.

  9. Stanislaw WrzesniakI just want a cheese one before the line gets political.

  10. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentSo the president's post has not changed your evening.

  11. Stanislaw WrzesniakIt's changed the line. Everybody's holding a phone and a pierogi at once.

  12. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorUnderstood. Give me a casualty report, Lola.

  13. Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentTwo pierogies remain, Hank. I'd call that the real plunder.

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The story so far

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  3. Columbus Statue Headed to Rose Garden Beside Hamilton, Jefferson · New York Post
  4. Trump Vows to Protect Columbus; El-Sayed Targeted · Breitbart
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  6. Trump pitches himself to Italian Americans as Columbus's protector · The New York Times
  7. Trump says 'days of plunder' are over in Columbus Day post (this story)

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