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FBI Prepared for Possible Violence in Response to Trump's Indictment
politics2 years ago

FBI Prepared for Possible Violence in Response to Trump's Indictment

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner has stated that the FBI is fully prepared for any potential violence that may occur after former President Trump called for his supporters to protest a potential arrest as a prosecutor in Manhattan investigates Trump's alleged role in a hush money payment. Trump's latest rhetoric has raised concerns about possible violence, and many have compared it to his calls to supporters after the 2020 election that culminated in the violent Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Political Rhetoric Sparks Concerns of Violence and Disgust Among Opponents
politics2 years ago

Political Rhetoric Sparks Concerns of Violence and Disgust Among Opponents

Democrats have criticized former President Trump's recent online post warning of "potential death and destruction" if he is indicted, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling it "dangerous." Trump's post came amid a wait-and-see week for potential charges being filed against him by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office. A grand jury in New York is hearing a case about hush money Trump's then-lawyer paid to an adult film actress shortly before the 2016 election. While the expected arrest didn't happen, an indictment in the near future remains possible.