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[–] Snailpope 79 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (50 children)

My running theory is he is a moderate republican who, after January 6th, realized Trump is going to kill democracy. He donated shortly after, but with the recent uncertainty decided solve the problem with his own hands. Unfortunately, he made a rookie mistake and held his breath instead of breathing out before taking the shot, didn't properly sight in his scope, and / or just choked.

I'm not in anyway supporting any form of violence let alone an assassination attempt on a former president. This is not the way to conduct democracy, there are much better ways to address the current issues. I am merely trying to point out why he was so close but still missed his target as if it were a paper target not a living being who, regardless of transgressions, doesn't deserve to have their life taken from them.

Criticism is welcome and appreciated

Edit: Criticism is welcome and appreciated

[–] BaldManGoomba 10 points 5 months ago

There is reports he was rushed as police were peeking up on the roof but were scared away. That or the person who was interviewed lied

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