As part of the statement from the Republicans, workers in Washington began the removal of the massive asphalt mural of the movement "Black Lives Matter," fighting against racism.
"Black lives matter" - a movement that emerged in 2020 after the death of unarmed Black American George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer, - its slogan was prominently displayed in large yellow letters on the asphalt of the street, not far from the White House.
Republicans, who returned to the White House after the arrival of Donald Trump, monitored this mural, which symbolized the beginning of the protest movement during his presidency.
"Today, there is a process aimed at ensuring the preservation of our residents and economy," - added Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, noting that Trump's actions and his ally Elon Musk on mass layoffs could inflict financial damage on the community.
In response to the question of whether the decision to remove the mural was a result of the statement from the White House, Bowser noted that "some people do not like it, and they do not like it to this day."
