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‘Trump 2020’ found spray painted along Route 44 in multiple Mass. towns

State Department of Transportation officials were sent to paint over the markings.

State transportation officials on Monday were alerted to unauthorized Trump 2020 markings painted on the highway on Route 44, and crews planned to wipe the vandalized sections of the road clean, authorities said. WCVB.com

What’s large, bright yellow, and against state law? “Trump 2020” spray painted in the middle of a state road.

A series of “Trump 2020” markings were found painted in bright yellow within the travel lanes of Route 44 in Carver, Middleborough and Kingston Monday morning, according to the state Department of Transportation.

The department confirmed that there were six locations with markings touting President Trump’s reelection bid, and MassDOT crews were sent to cover them up, a spokesperson said via email.

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Crews intended to permanently remove the markings overnight so as to not cause traffic issues, according to the department.

Adding markings to a state road without a permit is against the law.

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