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[–] -2 points 10 hours ago (2 children)

Shortly after the debate, Harris, a staunch MAGA Republican who has avoided in-person town halls since 2023, tried to get a reporter arrested for recording his speech to a group of journalists.

Nothing in the article or subsequent links indicate that he actually managed this. The Twitter-link just has him making idle threats about referring a random person with a cell phone camera to a prosecutor. There was no follow-up to determine if a complaint was filed or a prosecutor contacted.

I do think it's glaring to see a sitting Congressman outright admit intent to conspire with state prosecutors for a malicious misuse of power. But unless he followed through... No different than a guy standing in front of an ATM while announcing, "You owe me money and I'm going to break you open to get it".

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  • [–] 4 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

    Who says there would be a record for you to check? You think he's filing a police report? The victim would just be arrested later on some made up unrelated bullshit, their house will be ransacked, dogs shot, car impounded. Of course the charges will be dropped but he point is the same: This is what happens if you fuck with me.

    Why the fuck would you say those threats are idle?

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