Court documents show a Colorado man is facing possible bias-motivated charges for allegedly attacking a television news reporter after demanding to know whether he was a citizen, saying “This is Trump’s America now."

Summary

Patrick Thomas Egan, 39, was arrested in Colorado for allegedly attacking TV reporter Ja’Ronn Alex, demanding to know if Alex was a U.S. citizen and declaring, “This is Trump’s America now.”

Police say Egan followed Alex’s vehicle for 40 miles, confronted him at his news station, and tackled him, putting him in a headlock that left Alex struggling to breathe.

The attack is being investigated as a possible bias-motivated crime.

Egan faces charges of assault and harassment, with prosecutors yet to file formal charges.

  • Flying Squid
    55•2 days ago

    I wish the man wasn’t right. But he is. This is Trump’s America now and this is the new normal and the lügenpresse will be amongst the first victims.

    • @Xbeam
      35•2 days ago

      This should be a thing. Every time something horrific happens it needs to be labeled as “Trump’s America.”

      And I don’t mean things like natural disasters. Increases in hate, poverty, brutality. Things that Trump stands for and causes.

      • @Nastybutler
        10•2 days ago

        I’d argue natural disasters related to climate change could also fall under “Trump’s America”

        • @Xbeam
          3•2 days ago

          Good point. Guess that’s going on the list too.