In the aftermath of the 2017 Charlottesville attack, Carmody said that he will no longer pursue the issue of protecting the monuments, having cited his belief that few if any monuments will remain in place in the months ahead.
In the aftermath of the 2017 Charlottesville violence, Carmody said that he will no longer pursue the issue. He cited the lack of national support for maintaining the monuments and the likelihood that few if any monuments will remain in place in the months ahead.