I believe it was a set-up and would not be surprised if Soros funded both sides.
This is an excuse to start the removal of all symbols of American history, culture, values and way of life.
It's been the goal since promulgation of the Humanist Manifesto in 1933.
(Which, despite it's ostensible authorship was the brainchild of John Dewey.)
Soros is a relative newcomer to this movement.
His hatred for America is directly derived from his upbringing as a Nazi
and resentment that The Reich was beaten in WWII.
I think you are right. And now they are even attacking Washington. I think they are taking a major step toward their final goal: Destroy the constitution. Discredit the founders, and you discredit their document.
And where would that leave us?