Michael Cassidy, 35, was arrested for destroying The Satanic Temple's Baphomet display at the Iowa State Capitol, citing its anti-Christian nature.
Cassidy, a former congressional candidate, was charged with 4th-degree criminal mischief.
The Satanic Temple of Iowa had set up the display to symbolize religious freedom.
Iowa Republican Governor Kim Reynolds objected to the display but advocated for responding with more speech, highlighting the Nativity scene.
The Satanic Temple's co-founder emphasized their right to public representation, suggesting those offended need not engage with it.