New York Congressman Lee Zeldin, who is running for governor, was attacked on stage during a stump speech. NBC News’ Kathy Park reports on how Zeldin is now speaking out about the violence on the campaign trail.
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Had it been aoc or any Democrats that guy would be facing the death penalty as treason. Different justice system for the left OR bond.
Remember, when elites do these illegal acts it's a civil crime; however, when you do it, it's criminal. Double standards are fun kids
This is a STRANGE event. The "attacker" certainly could have done damage, but, if you watch in slow-mo, his primary interest is in grabbing the microphone — i.e., "You're done (speaking)," NOT "You're done (with life)." Nonetheless, the "attacker's" back-up plan could well have been: If Zeldin resists, I'm going to puncture him.
Then they all marched to the capitol and tore it up!
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ATTACKED MID SENTENCE?????
IF YOU CALL A BOZO REACHING FOR ZELDINS MICROPHONE AN ATTACK.
zeldin was NOT attacked,
HIS MICROPHONE WAS, WATCH THE VIDEO.
LOL. This is what GOP snowflakes are saying should lead to bail denial? Dude reached for the microphone. Perfect example of their attempts to pervert laws. Non-violent offence. Unlike what so many did on Jan 6
That was staged af. No wonder they let him go
Even if he did ONLY want the microphone THAT is not the right way to do it and anyone with half a brain would NOT reach anywhere near anyone with a visible sharp "item" in their hand a mere few inches from another human being. 'You're done' COULD have meant anything and to a person on a stage, it would be easy to hear that as "You're done" as in "You're dead"…and the speaker might have easily thought the person saying that might have a more deadly weapon on them.
If you want the microphone, just politely keep your distance and say "Excuse me, we have someone else who would like to speak for a moment." ———— Since THAT didn't happen / the assumption that someone who suddenly approached and made such ambiguous comments could be a threat especially in the climate of shootings we've had recently was entirely understandable.
Old man fight!
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I've seen better acting in pornography. Totally staged.
he paid an actor it was a stunt gop are liar
Left hook, good night mr jakaboner…lol 🥊😄🥊sweet dreams 😔, vet or no vet…crazy of not crazy, he goe,s to sleep, good night!
Democrat funding criminals to attack him.
Yeah, it has nothing to do with the left… nothing at aaaall
Dem0cr@ts should be spelled dem0nicr@ts.
Legitimate political discourse? Freedom of speech? I mean, the far-right is feeding the political divide wirh lies and hateful rhetoric so thoughts and prayers .
Well I certainly wouldn't have wanted someone to cut me with one of those defensive keychains, as it's being called now. It can do damage. It's designed for defense from a mugger, so it does do the job. Why should this man jump up at anyone, much less Zeldin while he's making a speech and assault him? How about if this crazy guy decided to cut another spectator who was in the crowd just because he didn't like their face? This is what crazies do! They make things up in their heads. The man needs to be in a mental institution.
Feels so staged, and he was released, see the cool pic of how he blocked the sharp object. Caught the punch.wow and this is the rhetoric now.
Seems staged.
Republicans love violence right?!..
"Violence has no room in politics"man what is Biden smoking? All government does is violence or threats of violence.
Gotta get the guns away from the citizens. Another rigged election coming. Think Biden was worst. Wait until Hillary rigs it in 24.
Worse comes to Worst, Zeldin is a " cold dead hands " RINO 😸
Looks like a GOP intra party fight 🙄
Not one cop near the stage?? C'mon.
Great world our leaders created.
Gutfield said that there's no word on if the people who helped take down the attacker will be charged with Attempted Murder by Alvin Bragg!😂
Of course they let the guy go, it would be too "right thing to do" to hold him. Sheesh!!
Maybe he was just a tourist saying a few things…! 😂 sound familiar !
…….. "attacked" ??
And they let the dude go free? Wow!