Ronald Reagan Presidential Library sign vandalized ahead of DeSantis visit

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Reagan library defaced ahead of visit from Florida Gov. DeSantis

The sign of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library was defaced ahead of a speaking engagement for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The words "Ron DeFascist" were spray painted on the sign. The library was able to clear up the graffiti before the event.

Authorities are investigating after an entrance sign at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library was vandalized overnight. 

According to the Simi Valley Police Department, employees reported the incident to authorities Sunday just before 7:30 a.m. 

The graffiti read "Ron DeFascist" and was spray-painted onto the entrance sign ahead of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' visit to the library Sunday afternoon. DeSantis was at the library promoting his new book, "The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival."

Authorities in Simi Valley are investigating after an entrance sign at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library was vandalized overnight. / Simi Valley Police Department

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Library employees were able to clean the graffiti off the sign, authorities said. 

Police said there is no indication of threats or any other crimes.

No witnesses have come forward, authorities said. Anyone with information about the crime is encouraged to call the Simi Valley Police Department Tip Line at 805-583-6984.