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In reply to the discussion: Attorney for Montana man who threw teen in national anthem attack says Trump rhetoric to blame [View all]Fritz Walter
(4,308 posts)31. Another possible reason for this defense: he wants Agolf Twitler to pay his legal fees
As was promised on the campaign trail 3 years ago:
If you do (hurt him), Ill defend you in court, dont worry about it
Trump said this during another rally in March 2016, this time at Macomb County Community College in Warren, Michigan. The familiar pattern was on display a small group of protesters outstays their welcome and are forcibly removed from the venue, and Trump encourages violence among his followers.
Addressing a particular section of the crowd, Trump says Yeah get him out, try not to hurt him. If you do Ill defend you in court, dont worry about it.
Trump said this during another rally in March 2016, this time at Macomb County Community College in Warren, Michigan. The familiar pattern was on display a small group of protesters outstays their welcome and are forcibly removed from the venue, and Trump encourages violence among his followers.
Addressing a particular section of the crowd, Trump says Yeah get him out, try not to hurt him. If you do Ill defend you in court, dont worry about it.
Source: Snopes
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Attorney for Montana man who threw teen in national anthem attack says Trump rhetoric to blame [View all]
riversedge
Aug 2019
OP
Bullshit. Trump's words encouraged him, but I don't buy his "traumatic brain injury" claim unless
Arkansas Granny
Aug 2019
#1
If his only sorce of psych care is V.A., it is likely he never even saw a shrink.
3Hotdogs
Aug 2019
#40
Doubt he will be sued. He probably ain't got nothin' to collect on if the suit is successfu..
3Hotdogs
Aug 2019
#41
True, and of course tRump is the gold standard for not taking responsibility
groundloop
Aug 2019
#11
Brockway is a U.S. Army veteran who believes he was acting on an order by the commander in chief.
blugbox
Aug 2019
#17
Another possible reason for this defense: he wants Agolf Twitler to pay his legal fees
Fritz Walter
Aug 2019
#31
Red Don is radicalizing...there's no doubt. I guess his attorney is hoping for a majority of
Nevermypresident
Aug 2019
#48
Man accused of fracturing 13-year-old's skull for not removing hat during national anthem
Judi Lynn
Aug 2019
#55