BRIEF: Statue of Liberty protester mocks Trump’s big red tie in court: ‘He’s not into fashion!’

Aug. 28--A woman arrested for scaling the Statue of Liberty sported a Trumpian red tie Tuesday during a hearing on her case.

Patricia Okoumou wore a custom dress with the words "shero," "impeach" and "resign" at Manhattan Federal Court. But the most eye-catching part of her outfit was a red tie that was so long it dragged behind her.

President Trump frequently wears a red tie that dangles well below his belt.

"This here is the Trump tie!" Okoumou said. "He always wears it the wrong way. He's not into fashion."

She spoke after a brief hearing in which a judge set her trial date for Nov. 5.

She faces three misdemeanors for her July 4 protest at the statue that resulted in a mass evacuation of Liberty Island and a nearly four-hour standoff with first responders.

She faces a maximum of 18 months in prison for the protest against Trump's family separation policy at the border.

"The government has refused the call to dismiss the charges," her attorney, Ron Kuby, said. "Ms. Okoumou's acts were profound acts of conscience."

The protester wore a dress mocking First Lady Melania Trump's "be best" slogan during a previous court appearance.

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