In a shocking incident of vandalism, two left-wing climate activists were charged with felony destruction of government property after defacing the U.S. Constitution's display case in the National Archives Rotunda. The Department of Justice announced that Donald Zepeda from Maryland and Jackson Green from Utah were responsible for the climate change stunt that involved dumping red powder on the protective encasement.

The incident, which occurred on February 14, resulted in the immediate evacuation of the rotunda. A video captured the moment when Zepeda and Green were seen covered in red powder, which was also scattered across the Constitution's display case. As a result of their actions, the rotunda had to be closed for four days.

"The National Archives Rotunda is the sanctuary for our nation's founding documents," said Dr. Colleen Shogan, Archivist of the United States, expressing her grave concern regarding the act of vandalism. "They are here for all Americans to view and understand the principles of our nation. We take such vandalism very seriously, and we will insist that the perpetrators be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

Zepeda and Green are believed to be affiliated with the left-wing climate activist group Declare Emergency. The group advocates for President Biden to declare a formal state of climate emergency and utilize his executive authority to address the issue. Following the incident, Declare Emergency posted on social media, stating, "We don't want the end of civilization, but that's the path we're currently on. Declare Emergency's nonviolent civil disobedience is love in action every day, not just on Valentine's Day."

The Department of Justice revealed that the damage caused by Zepeda and Green's stunt exceeded $50,000. Their act of vandalism resulted in the closure of the rotunda, depriving visitors of access to the nation's important historical documents.

The charges brought against the activists indicate the serious consequences they may face for their actions. The Department of Justice is determined to ensure that those responsible for the destruction of government property are held accountable for their actions. The investigation into the incident continues as authorities gather evidence related to the case.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and respecting the nation's heritage and historical artifacts. The U.S. Constitution represents the fundamental principles upon which the country was built, and any act of vandalism against it is not only an attack on the symbol itself but also on the values it upholds.

As the case unfolds, the country awaits justice for the defacement of the U.S. Constitution's display case, with many hoping that the full weight of the law will be brought down upon those responsible.