President Donald Trump has apparently ginned up his base enough to get them to commit violence against protesters because his supporters just got caught on video trying to run over them with a Jeep.
In the city of Visalia, California, protesters demonstrating against police brutality and racial injustice in response to the killing of George Floyd were reportedly chanting “f*ck Donald Trump” when two women were hit by a Jeep featuring a “Keep America Great” banner.
The vehicle had come to a stop before reaching the protesters, but the driver resumed forward movement and struck both of them, causing minor leg injuries.
Here’s the video:
SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME YOU GOT THEIR LICENSE PLATE
SOMEONE GOT RAN OVER BY TRUMP SUPPORTERS pic.twitter.com/4guMdPFSMw
— BLACK LIVES MATTER ⁷ (@kookgenre) May 30, 2020
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One of the women, Karina Ramirez told a reporter that the people in the vehicle heckled them before trying to run them down.
INTENSE ENCOUNTER: Karina says she was hit by a Jeep during a George Floyd demonstration in Visalia. According to her, the Jeep pulled up to protestors, started heckling them and the crowd turned on them. The car then took off hitting Karina, leaving her with leg bruises. @ABC30 pic.twitter.com/xX9hCLs0uu
— Gilbert Magallon (@GilbertABC30) May 31, 2020
In response to reports that the two perpetrators in the vehicle attend Fresno State, the school issued a statement condemning the incident and vowed to investigate and take appropriate action.
We have been made aware of an incident that took place in Visalia today (5/30/20) that involved two people who may be enrolled students at Fresno State. As such, pursuant to campus protocol, the matter has been referred to the Dean of Students.
— Fresno State (@Fresno_State) May 31, 2020
If the people are confirmed as enrolled students, a thorough student-conduct review will be conducted, while adhering to FERPA student-privacy laws.
— Fresno State (@Fresno_State) May 31, 2020
We strongly condemn the violence that took place in Visalia. It is inconsistent with the University’s core values based on the foundation of respect for all.
— Fresno State (@Fresno_State) May 31, 2020
Police are currently investigating and the district attorney stands ready to act.
Trump’s attempt to incite violence against protesters is clearly being taken seriously by some of his supporters, making them a dangerous threat to protesters and society in general as our country continues to face one crisis after another due to his incompetence and recklessness. And you can bet that more protesters will end up being injured or even killed because of his rhetoric.
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