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.

  • @Xbeam
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    352 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
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      102 days ago

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

      • @Xbeam
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        32 days ago

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