Reagan Library vandalized ahead of DeSantis visit

Employees at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Sunday morning discovered the graffiti in black spray paint on the polished granite entrance sign that read “Ron DeFascist.”

According to the Simi Valley Police Department, library officials reported the incident to just before 7:30 a.m. Sunday, a few hours ahead of a scheduled visit by Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis’ visit was for promoting his new book, “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Reviv- al.”

A police spokesperson said that investigators believe the graffiti vandalism took place during the overnight and there were no witnesses. No threats were made. Reagan Library employees were able to remove the graffiti prior to the governor’s visit.

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the Simi Valley Police Department Tip Line at (805) 583-6984.

FROM STAFF REPORTS