Summary

At a Lafayette, Indiana anti-Trump rally Saturday, a man pulled an assault-style rifle after clashing with protesters who blocked his truck at a Third Street intersection.

Video shows the man in a MAGA hat yelling at protesters, prompting another man—angered by the confrontation with women—to intervene.

The two exchanged shouts before the protester headbutted the man. He returned to his truck, retrieved a rifle, and reentered the crowd.

Police detained but released him, citing self-defense. The “Hands Off!” rally drew nearly 1,000 people and ended early amid safety concerns.

    • ubergeek@lemmy.today
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      12 hours ago

      No, he didn’t. We were having breakfast that morning, when it’s alleged he killed a mass murderer.

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        18 hours ago

        He wasn’t. Because he didn’t kill that CEO. My man’s innocent.

        Whoever did happen to off that CEO certainly did everyone a favor tho

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          17 hours ago

          as far as i am concerned Thompson’s body just did that weird bullet thing 3 times in a row. Seems to be a latent condition in most billionaires.

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            12 hours ago

            Pre-existing condition, I’m thinking.

            The body has a way of shutting down illegitimate bullets.

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            12 hours ago

            Tonight at 11: Is being rich bad for your health? 99% of the population seem to think so, and it’s not why you think!