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.

    • @Doomsider
      5•2 months ago

      Yes, it is my new favorite.

      • @[email protected]English
        2•2 months ago

        I’m trying not to be an asshole from the us, but I think you need to be more specific. We come in lots of flavors.

        • @Doomsider
          2•2 months ago

          Sorry, it is singular like POTUS. It is a play on it.