Jump directly to the content

DONALD Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame has been destroyed after it was attacked with a pickeaxe.

Video has emerged online showing the US presidential candidate's star on Hollywood Boulevard being smashed to pieces by a vandal posing as a workman.

 The star was badly vandalised and Trump's name was removed
3
The star was badly vandalised and Trump's name was removedCredit: AP:Associated Press
 A tent has now been erected over the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
3
A tent has now been erected over the star on the Hollywood Walk of FameCredit: PA:Press Association
 Trump, pictured at the opening of his new hotel in Washington, was given the star in 2007
3
Trump, pictured at the opening of his new hotel in Washington, was given the star in 2007Credit: Getty Images

According to Deadline, a man dressed as a city construction worker and wielding a sledgehammer and pick-axe targeted the star on Wednesday morning.

The man told the Hollywood trade magazine he originally intended to remove Mr Trump's star to auction it off to raise funds for women who have accused the Republican candidate of sexually assaulting them.

Mr Trump has vehemently denied the allegations.

The billionaire tycoon received the 2,327th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2007 for his work on the American version of The Apprentice.

It has been repeatedly vandalised in recent months following his controversial comments about banning Muslims from entering the US and building a wall on the US-Mexico border.

In July, a British artist known as Plastic Jesus installed a mini-wall around Mr Trump's star, topped with razor wire, miniature US flags and Keep Out signs.

Following the latest vandal attack, a tent was erected over the damaged star, preventing passers-by from viewing it.

A Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman said the force received a report that the star had been vandalised at 6am local time.

Officers were at the scene and an investigation was ongoing, she added. No details of the suspect were released.

Meanwhile, the property tycoon said Hillary Clinton’s plan for Syria will spark World War III because of the potential for clashes with nuclear-armed Russia.

The Republican candidate has also claimed defeating ISIS is a higher priority than persuading Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down.


We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368


 

Topics