A 100-foot 'Vote for Trump' sign now illuminates part of the skyline in upstate New York after a judge overturned an order to prevent its display. The sign, installed by Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino on a repurposed Fownes glove factory building in Amsterdam, New York, was celebrated as a victory for free speech.
City officials, led by Democrat Mayor Michael Cinquanti, had sought to cover up the sign, citing violations of city code. However, Constantino hailed the judge's decision as a win for free speech and hosted an event attended by approximately 3,000 people, including UFC star Henry Cejudo, to mark the sign's first lighting.
Despite initial legal challenges, the state Supreme Court Judge Rebecca Slezak lifted the injunction against the sign, stating that the city failed to demonstrate safety concerns related to the sign's structure or visibility from public highways.
Constantino defended the sign as an expression of free speech and a show of support for former President Trump, emphasizing that the sign would remain a permanent fixture in Amsterdam even after the election.
While Mayor Cinquanti raised concerns about the sign being a potential distraction for drivers, Constantino expressed hope that the 'Vote for Trump' sign would become a landmark symbolizing the fight for free speech in the city.
As the legal battle continues, Constantino remains confident that his team will ultimately prevail, asserting that the sign represents a message of positivity and support for President Trump's accomplishments.
