Wall Street Bull painted over by environmental activists — who frantically cleaned it up when cops came
By Amanda Woods
Published April 22, 2025, 11:30 a.m. ET
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All bull, no bite.
A group of climate activists vandalized the Wall Street Charging Bull with bright green graffiti early Monday — but then swiftly wiped it all off when they spotted cops nearby.
Environmental protesters at the Wall Street Bull sculpture at Bowling Green in Manhattan, Tuesday morning.
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Environmental protesters descended on the Wall Street Bull sculpture at Bowling Green in Manhattan Tuesday morning.
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Environmental protesters at the Wall Street Bull sculpture at Bowling Green in Manhattan, Tuesday morning.
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The activists spray-painted the bull with “GREED = DEATH.”
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Members of the activist group Extinction Rebellion sprayed the words “Greed = Death,” plus their organization’s symbol, on the iconic bronze statue in a morning rush hour display on Earth Day, photos from the scene show.
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But as a handful of cops casually stood by, the easily spooked vandals scrubbed down the front and sides of the bull, attempting to erase any evidence of the graffiti, video shows.
Environmental protesters at the Wall Street Bull sculpture at Bowling Green in Manhattan, Tuesday morning.
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The vandals quickly tried to clean up as cops arrived.
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What do you think? Be the first to comment.
The NYPD did not immediately have any information on the act of BS vandalism, and it is unclear whether any arrests were made.
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