▲ 427 ▼ Donald Trump speech shooting: Gunshots heard at president’s rally – latest news (www.telegraph.co.uk) submitted 2 years ago by Captain_CapsLock@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world 293 comments fedilink hide all child comments Looks like someone took some shots at prez candidate Donald Trump at a rally in PA. From the videos I've seen, it looks like he did get grazed.
[+] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 14 points 2 years ago (9 children) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 18 child comments replies: [+] pivot_root@lemmy.world 55 points 2 years ago (4 children) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] 58008@lemmy.world 28 points 2 years ago (4 children) The shooter and an audience member are dead. How Machiavellian do you think these people are that they'd kill two people for a PR stunt? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] formergijoe@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah I too thought it was staged until bodies showed up. Anyone continuing to say this was staged at this point feels very Alex Jones. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rigatti@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I don't think it was staged, but I also don't think they would give a shit if other people died during a staged shooting. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] formergijoe@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) I agree, but I don't think Donny is brave enough to allow lethal ammo to stage anything. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rigatti@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Also true. permalink fedilink source parent [–] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Honestly: do you think they have regard for people’s lives? Not that I think this is staged. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 58008@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) They'd surely have regard for Trump's life, no? I mean "they" shot him in the ear. An inch closer and he'd likely be dead. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Did they shot him in the ear? permalink fedilink source parent [–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Child border seperation policy permalink fedilink source parent [–] rottingleaf@lemmy.zip -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) What? Are you fucking delusional? I understand brown people are not really people for you guys there, but do you realize how many people indirectly and directly "these" people have killed in Syria alone, counting only cases of being simply too lazy? Killing two people for fucking presidency? You think it's unrealistic? Anyway, the answer to the question "how Machiavellian" is "fully" for everybody participating in politics, because we are still homo sapiens and our time is just as Machiavellian as Machiavelli's time, there are no naive people there, and if there are no poisonings and assassinations left and right there, that's for the same reason only there are no nukings left and right on the map, not because they are moral. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 58008@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) I understand brown people are not really people for you guys What the fuck... ? How am I delusional for not thinking this was staged? The moving parts required for it to be staged are an order of magnitude more complex and voluminous than it just being a lone nut with an AR-15. Unless you have some actual solid verifiable evidence that calls the boring reality of the situation into question, I'd maybe dial down the rhetoric a tad. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rottingleaf@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago Not that, just that it's improbable because of lives soent permalink fedilink source parent [–] teft@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago Also right as steam was picking up about Project 2025. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SaintWacko@midwest.social 3 points 2 years ago I'm just sick at how much of a coup this is for the Trump campaign. That photo is going to do so much work permalink fedilink source parent [+] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago* (2 children) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 16 points 2 years ago (2 children) I had to do a double take on that abbreviation permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] teft@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago Right? USSS is the proper abbreviation for the United States Secret Service. permalink fedilink source parent [–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Same meaning at this point. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago Schutzstaffel, as in protective service would probably be a better description of what they actually do I guess Secret service better fits sg like the CIA permalink fedilink source parent [+] pivot_root@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago* Again, I wouldn’t be surprised if they just shot a random person, claimed they were the shooter and wrapped this up. He is an abhorrently cruel person. And those that follow him are as well. None of this is outlandish enough to not be true. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 33 points 2 years ago (3 children) Unless it was a blood capsule or something the guy is too much of a pussy to pull something like this off. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] foggy@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago You recall that he wanted to rip off his suit and display a Superman logo after beating covid, right? Id say it's on brand. permalink fedilink source parent [+] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (2 children) I’m seeing a rally attendee was killed along with the shooter. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] NotAnotherLemmyUser@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago Plus an image of some blood on the bleacher from a live stream that kept running: https://imgur.com/a/V0SyhKE permalink fedilink source parent [–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Now AP is reporting the same thing. permalink fedilink source parent [+] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DogPeePoo@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent [–] rambling_lunatic@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) https://x.com/merylkornfield/status/1812263916497506711?s=46 According to a Washington Post reporter that talked with the district attorney, an audience member and the shooter are dead. Not a stunt. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent [–] ChillPenguin@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* Don't stoop to that level. Assume it was real. Base your conclusions on evidence. Not conspiracies. permalink fedilink source parent [+] ameancow@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee -2 points 2 years ago* [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent [–] anon_8675309@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) My worry is that some lunatic right winger is trying to push us to civil war. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago We’re already there. They just haven’t started the American Violence™ phase yet. Right now we’re in the American Saber Rattling™ phase. permalink fedilink source parent [–] iquanyin@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago i keep thinking of that too… permalink fedilink source parent [–] NotAnotherLemmyUser@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) One of the attendees in the bleachers was hit: https://imgur.com/a/V0SyhKE News is also saying that 2 are dead: https://news.sky.com/story/shots-fired-at-donald-trump-rally-as-former-president-rushed-off-stage-13177651 Butler County District attorney told the Associated Press (AP) that a shooter was dead and that a rally attendee had also been killed. This doesn't sound like it was staged. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago that a shooter was dead In other words he can't be questioned permalink fedilink source parent [–] Botzo@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children) Absolutely. False flag for sure. Edit: /s. Half of you are way too serious. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) I dunno. I saw the footage. If the guy from Home Alone 2 was acting, he'd be a lot more blatant. Plus, wouldn't secret service be in on it? I bet you they can't stand the guy either. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] meleecrits@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 child) From my understanding, his service detail are all true believers. Remember, most LEOs and the like are very right wing. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Well, that may be true. According to AP, the gunman and an attendee are dead. So... not staged. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] pivot_root@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today 1 point 2 years ago At least two confirmed dead: Butler County District attorney told the Associated Press (AP) that a shooter was dead and that a rally attendee had also been killed. permalink fedilink source parent [+] Balinares@pawb.social -7 points 2 years ago (2 children) The bullet is totally a crisis actor, you can also see it in that one Reagan clip. /s permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] KingJalopy@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago* Can be seen in the JFK "assassination" as well. Dude gets around. Was younger then and could do some crazy acrobatics back then though. permalink fedilink source parent [+] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee -1 points 2 years ago [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent
[+] pivot_root@lemmy.world 55 points 2 years ago (4 children) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] 58008@lemmy.world 28 points 2 years ago (4 children) The shooter and an audience member are dead. How Machiavellian do you think these people are that they'd kill two people for a PR stunt? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] formergijoe@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah I too thought it was staged until bodies showed up. Anyone continuing to say this was staged at this point feels very Alex Jones. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rigatti@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I don't think it was staged, but I also don't think they would give a shit if other people died during a staged shooting. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] formergijoe@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) I agree, but I don't think Donny is brave enough to allow lethal ammo to stage anything. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rigatti@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Also true. permalink fedilink source parent [–] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Honestly: do you think they have regard for people’s lives? Not that I think this is staged. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 58008@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) They'd surely have regard for Trump's life, no? I mean "they" shot him in the ear. An inch closer and he'd likely be dead. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Did they shot him in the ear? permalink fedilink source parent [–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Child border seperation policy permalink fedilink source parent [–] rottingleaf@lemmy.zip -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) What? Are you fucking delusional? I understand brown people are not really people for you guys there, but do you realize how many people indirectly and directly "these" people have killed in Syria alone, counting only cases of being simply too lazy? Killing two people for fucking presidency? You think it's unrealistic? Anyway, the answer to the question "how Machiavellian" is "fully" for everybody participating in politics, because we are still homo sapiens and our time is just as Machiavellian as Machiavelli's time, there are no naive people there, and if there are no poisonings and assassinations left and right there, that's for the same reason only there are no nukings left and right on the map, not because they are moral. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 58008@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) I understand brown people are not really people for you guys What the fuck... ? How am I delusional for not thinking this was staged? The moving parts required for it to be staged are an order of magnitude more complex and voluminous than it just being a lone nut with an AR-15. Unless you have some actual solid verifiable evidence that calls the boring reality of the situation into question, I'd maybe dial down the rhetoric a tad. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rottingleaf@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago Not that, just that it's improbable because of lives soent permalink fedilink source parent [–] teft@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago Also right as steam was picking up about Project 2025. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SaintWacko@midwest.social 3 points 2 years ago I'm just sick at how much of a coup this is for the Trump campaign. That photo is going to do so much work permalink fedilink source parent [+] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago* (2 children) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 16 points 2 years ago (2 children) I had to do a double take on that abbreviation permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] teft@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago Right? USSS is the proper abbreviation for the United States Secret Service. permalink fedilink source parent [–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Same meaning at this point. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago Schutzstaffel, as in protective service would probably be a better description of what they actually do I guess Secret service better fits sg like the CIA permalink fedilink source parent [+] pivot_root@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago* Again, I wouldn’t be surprised if they just shot a random person, claimed they were the shooter and wrapped this up. He is an abhorrently cruel person. And those that follow him are as well. None of this is outlandish enough to not be true. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 58008@lemmy.world 28 points 2 years ago (4 children) The shooter and an audience member are dead. How Machiavellian do you think these people are that they'd kill two people for a PR stunt? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] formergijoe@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah I too thought it was staged until bodies showed up. Anyone continuing to say this was staged at this point feels very Alex Jones. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rigatti@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I don't think it was staged, but I also don't think they would give a shit if other people died during a staged shooting. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] formergijoe@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) I agree, but I don't think Donny is brave enough to allow lethal ammo to stage anything. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rigatti@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Also true. permalink fedilink source parent [–] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Honestly: do you think they have regard for people’s lives? Not that I think this is staged. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 58008@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) They'd surely have regard for Trump's life, no? I mean "they" shot him in the ear. An inch closer and he'd likely be dead. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Did they shot him in the ear? permalink fedilink source parent [–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Child border seperation policy permalink fedilink source parent [–] rottingleaf@lemmy.zip -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) What? Are you fucking delusional? I understand brown people are not really people for you guys there, but do you realize how many people indirectly and directly "these" people have killed in Syria alone, counting only cases of being simply too lazy? Killing two people for fucking presidency? You think it's unrealistic? Anyway, the answer to the question "how Machiavellian" is "fully" for everybody participating in politics, because we are still homo sapiens and our time is just as Machiavellian as Machiavelli's time, there are no naive people there, and if there are no poisonings and assassinations left and right there, that's for the same reason only there are no nukings left and right on the map, not because they are moral. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 58008@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) I understand brown people are not really people for you guys What the fuck... ? How am I delusional for not thinking this was staged? The moving parts required for it to be staged are an order of magnitude more complex and voluminous than it just being a lone nut with an AR-15. Unless you have some actual solid verifiable evidence that calls the boring reality of the situation into question, I'd maybe dial down the rhetoric a tad. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rottingleaf@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago Not that, just that it's improbable because of lives soent permalink fedilink source parent
[–] formergijoe@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah I too thought it was staged until bodies showed up. Anyone continuing to say this was staged at this point feels very Alex Jones. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rigatti@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I don't think it was staged, but I also don't think they would give a shit if other people died during a staged shooting. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] formergijoe@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) I agree, but I don't think Donny is brave enough to allow lethal ammo to stage anything. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rigatti@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Also true. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] rigatti@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I don't think it was staged, but I also don't think they would give a shit if other people died during a staged shooting. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] formergijoe@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) I agree, but I don't think Donny is brave enough to allow lethal ammo to stage anything. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rigatti@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Also true. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] formergijoe@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) I agree, but I don't think Donny is brave enough to allow lethal ammo to stage anything. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rigatti@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Also true. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Honestly: do you think they have regard for people’s lives? Not that I think this is staged. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 58008@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) They'd surely have regard for Trump's life, no? I mean "they" shot him in the ear. An inch closer and he'd likely be dead. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Did they shot him in the ear? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 58008@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) They'd surely have regard for Trump's life, no? I mean "they" shot him in the ear. An inch closer and he'd likely be dead. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Did they shot him in the ear? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Did they shot him in the ear? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Child border seperation policy permalink fedilink source parent
[–] rottingleaf@lemmy.zip -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) What? Are you fucking delusional? I understand brown people are not really people for you guys there, but do you realize how many people indirectly and directly "these" people have killed in Syria alone, counting only cases of being simply too lazy? Killing two people for fucking presidency? You think it's unrealistic? Anyway, the answer to the question "how Machiavellian" is "fully" for everybody participating in politics, because we are still homo sapiens and our time is just as Machiavellian as Machiavelli's time, there are no naive people there, and if there are no poisonings and assassinations left and right there, that's for the same reason only there are no nukings left and right on the map, not because they are moral. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] 58008@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) I understand brown people are not really people for you guys What the fuck... ? How am I delusional for not thinking this was staged? The moving parts required for it to be staged are an order of magnitude more complex and voluminous than it just being a lone nut with an AR-15. Unless you have some actual solid verifiable evidence that calls the boring reality of the situation into question, I'd maybe dial down the rhetoric a tad. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rottingleaf@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago Not that, just that it's improbable because of lives soent permalink fedilink source parent
[–] 58008@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) I understand brown people are not really people for you guys What the fuck... ? How am I delusional for not thinking this was staged? The moving parts required for it to be staged are an order of magnitude more complex and voluminous than it just being a lone nut with an AR-15. Unless you have some actual solid verifiable evidence that calls the boring reality of the situation into question, I'd maybe dial down the rhetoric a tad. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] rottingleaf@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago Not that, just that it's improbable because of lives soent permalink fedilink source parent
[–] rottingleaf@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago Not that, just that it's improbable because of lives soent permalink fedilink source parent
[–] teft@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago Also right as steam was picking up about Project 2025. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SaintWacko@midwest.social 3 points 2 years ago I'm just sick at how much of a coup this is for the Trump campaign. That photo is going to do so much work permalink fedilink source parent
[+] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago* (2 children) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 16 points 2 years ago (2 children) I had to do a double take on that abbreviation permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] teft@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago Right? USSS is the proper abbreviation for the United States Secret Service. permalink fedilink source parent [–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Same meaning at this point. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago Schutzstaffel, as in protective service would probably be a better description of what they actually do I guess Secret service better fits sg like the CIA permalink fedilink source parent [+] pivot_root@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago* Again, I wouldn’t be surprised if they just shot a random person, claimed they were the shooter and wrapped this up. He is an abhorrently cruel person. And those that follow him are as well. None of this is outlandish enough to not be true. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 16 points 2 years ago (2 children) I had to do a double take on that abbreviation permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] teft@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago Right? USSS is the proper abbreviation for the United States Secret Service. permalink fedilink source parent [–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Same meaning at this point. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago Schutzstaffel, as in protective service would probably be a better description of what they actually do I guess Secret service better fits sg like the CIA permalink fedilink source parent
[–] teft@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago Right? USSS is the proper abbreviation for the United States Secret Service. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Same meaning at this point. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago Schutzstaffel, as in protective service would probably be a better description of what they actually do I guess Secret service better fits sg like the CIA permalink fedilink source parent
[–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago Schutzstaffel, as in protective service would probably be a better description of what they actually do I guess Secret service better fits sg like the CIA permalink fedilink source parent
[+] pivot_root@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago* Again, I wouldn’t be surprised if they just shot a random person, claimed they were the shooter and wrapped this up. He is an abhorrently cruel person. And those that follow him are as well. None of this is outlandish enough to not be true. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago* Again, I wouldn’t be surprised if they just shot a random person, claimed they were the shooter and wrapped this up. He is an abhorrently cruel person. And those that follow him are as well. None of this is outlandish enough to not be true. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 33 points 2 years ago (3 children) Unless it was a blood capsule or something the guy is too much of a pussy to pull something like this off. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] foggy@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago You recall that he wanted to rip off his suit and display a Superman logo after beating covid, right? Id say it's on brand. permalink fedilink source parent [+] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (2 children) I’m seeing a rally attendee was killed along with the shooter. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] NotAnotherLemmyUser@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago Plus an image of some blood on the bleacher from a live stream that kept running: https://imgur.com/a/V0SyhKE permalink fedilink source parent [–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Now AP is reporting the same thing. permalink fedilink source parent [+] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DogPeePoo@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] foggy@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago You recall that he wanted to rip off his suit and display a Superman logo after beating covid, right? Id say it's on brand. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (2 children) I’m seeing a rally attendee was killed along with the shooter. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] NotAnotherLemmyUser@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago Plus an image of some blood on the bleacher from a live stream that kept running: https://imgur.com/a/V0SyhKE permalink fedilink source parent [–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Now AP is reporting the same thing. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (2 children) I’m seeing a rally attendee was killed along with the shooter. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] NotAnotherLemmyUser@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago Plus an image of some blood on the bleacher from a live stream that kept running: https://imgur.com/a/V0SyhKE permalink fedilink source parent [–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Now AP is reporting the same thing. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] NotAnotherLemmyUser@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago Plus an image of some blood on the bleacher from a live stream that kept running: https://imgur.com/a/V0SyhKE permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Now AP is reporting the same thing. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] DogPeePoo@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] rambling_lunatic@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) https://x.com/merylkornfield/status/1812263916497506711?s=46 According to a Washington Post reporter that talked with the district attorney, an audience member and the shooter are dead. Not a stunt. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ChillPenguin@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* Don't stoop to that level. Assume it was real. Base your conclusions on evidence. Not conspiracies. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] ameancow@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee -2 points 2 years ago* [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] anon_8675309@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) My worry is that some lunatic right winger is trying to push us to civil war. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago We’re already there. They just haven’t started the American Violence™ phase yet. Right now we’re in the American Saber Rattling™ phase. permalink fedilink source parent [–] iquanyin@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago i keep thinking of that too… permalink fedilink source parent
[–] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago We’re already there. They just haven’t started the American Violence™ phase yet. Right now we’re in the American Saber Rattling™ phase. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] iquanyin@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago i keep thinking of that too… permalink fedilink source parent
[–] NotAnotherLemmyUser@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) One of the attendees in the bleachers was hit: https://imgur.com/a/V0SyhKE News is also saying that 2 are dead: https://news.sky.com/story/shots-fired-at-donald-trump-rally-as-former-president-rushed-off-stage-13177651 Butler County District attorney told the Associated Press (AP) that a shooter was dead and that a rally attendee had also been killed. This doesn't sound like it was staged. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago that a shooter was dead In other words he can't be questioned permalink fedilink source parent
[–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago that a shooter was dead In other words he can't be questioned permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Botzo@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children) Absolutely. False flag for sure. Edit: /s. Half of you are way too serious. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) I dunno. I saw the footage. If the guy from Home Alone 2 was acting, he'd be a lot more blatant. Plus, wouldn't secret service be in on it? I bet you they can't stand the guy either. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] meleecrits@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 child) From my understanding, his service detail are all true believers. Remember, most LEOs and the like are very right wing. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Well, that may be true. According to AP, the gunman and an attendee are dead. So... not staged. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] pivot_root@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today 1 point 2 years ago At least two confirmed dead: Butler County District attorney told the Associated Press (AP) that a shooter was dead and that a rally attendee had also been killed. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) I dunno. I saw the footage. If the guy from Home Alone 2 was acting, he'd be a lot more blatant. Plus, wouldn't secret service be in on it? I bet you they can't stand the guy either. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] meleecrits@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 child) From my understanding, his service detail are all true believers. Remember, most LEOs and the like are very right wing. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Well, that may be true. According to AP, the gunman and an attendee are dead. So... not staged. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] pivot_root@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] meleecrits@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 child) From my understanding, his service detail are all true believers. Remember, most LEOs and the like are very right wing. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Well, that may be true. According to AP, the gunman and an attendee are dead. So... not staged. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] pivot_root@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Well, that may be true. According to AP, the gunman and an attendee are dead. So... not staged. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] pivot_root@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today 1 point 2 years ago At least two confirmed dead: Butler County District attorney told the Associated Press (AP) that a shooter was dead and that a rally attendee had also been killed. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Balinares@pawb.social -7 points 2 years ago (2 children) The bullet is totally a crisis actor, you can also see it in that one Reagan clip. /s permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] KingJalopy@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago* Can be seen in the JFK "assassination" as well. Dude gets around. Was younger then and could do some crazy acrobatics back then though. permalink fedilink source parent [+] JimSamtanko@lemm.ee -1 points 2 years ago [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] KingJalopy@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago* Can be seen in the JFK "assassination" as well. Dude gets around. Was younger then and could do some crazy acrobatics back then though. permalink fedilink source parent