Following his acquittal last week, I made the case that instead of awaiting a prison sentence Kyle Rittenhouse now awaits his invitation to speak at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
Alas he did not have to wait that long to have an audience with former President Trump paying him a visit a Mar-a-Lago following the verdict. Trump described Rittenhouse as "a nice young man" in an interview with Sean Hannity last night. The former President also described Rittenhouse as "a fan, unlike the other guy." Who the other guy in question is isn't clear.
What is clear is that even if you kill two people and maim a third as long as you are a fan of Donald Trump you can get an audience with him. As I argued the other day this gives Trump supporters enormous incentive to commit violence, up to and including multiple homicides against perceived enemies. If Trump supporters (especially younger Trump supporters) believe their violence will be rewarded with job offers and a chance to meet with the former President of the United States instead of being punished for it we can expect Trump to pose for many more pictures with supporters who have committed murder. God help us!!!
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