Protesters at an anti-Trump rally in downtown Lafayette said a man angry about traffic jumped out of a truck, pulled out a gun and threatened them, but police release that man and seek another who head-butted the man with the gun.

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.

    • qarbone@lemmy.worldEnglish
      34·
      15 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

      • daepicgamerbro69@lemmy.world
        12·
        14 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.

        • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
          3·
          9 hours ago

          Pre-existing condition, I’m thinking.

          The body has a way of shutting down illegitimate bullets.

        • MBech
          1·
          9 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!