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MERIDIAN, Idaho — On Saturday at approximately 1 p.m., a protest in front of the Tesla dealership on Franklin Road in Meridian turned violent when one protester struck another counterprotester with their vehicle.

According to a release from the Meridian Police Department, 70-year-old Christopher Talbot of Meridian made an "obscene gesture" towards a 49-year-old before hitting the same person with their car. The victim had just parked his truck, which was adorned with pro-Trump flags, and exited the vehicle when Talbot hit him with his car.

After being hit, the 49-year-old transported himself to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was able to capture Talbot's license plate, which led officers to arrest Talbot without further incident at his residence. Talbot was subsequently booked into the Ada County Jail and charged with one count of Aggravated Battery.

The preliminary investigation determined that 70-year-old Christopher Talbot of Meridian made an obscene gesture toward a 49-year-old victim before hitting him with his car. Reports indicate the victim had been driving a truck with pro-Trump flags and had just parked and exited his vehicle when Talbot struck him with his car. The victim drove himself to a nearby hospital, where he was treated and released for non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was able to record Talbot’s license plate, leading officers to his home in Meridian.

At the time of the incident, a protest was taking place at the Tesla dealership, with approximately 30 protesters and an estimated 200 counter-protesters in attendance. The victim was identified as a counter-protester at the event.

A pregnant woman has sustained severe injuries after she was attacked by a violent anti-Elon Musk leftist who assaulted her with a rock because she was driving a Tesla.

The shocking attack occurred in Vancouver, Canada, over the weekend.

The woman was injured when the “protesters” threw a large rock through the windshield of her Tesla.

The rock went straight through the glass and hit the pregnant woman in the face.

The incident occurred amid similar attacks on Elon Musk’s electric vehicles company.

The attacks have been on dealerships and privately owned vehicles across the United States, Canada, and worldwide.

The attacks appear to be due to Musk’s support for President Donald Trump.

However, it’s not entirely clear why the protesters are targeting Musk.

Musk was tasked by Trump to lead the new Department of Government Effeciency (DOGE)

DOGE has been exposing billions of dollars in waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer money in the federal government.

So far, DOGE has saved taxpayers a staggering $140 billion in government waste.

The savings benefit all taxpayers and only hurt those who were abusing tax dollars.

Alarming new report from the Network Contagion Research Institute shows the Left are increasingly normalizing violence

- 55.2% say it’s justified to kiII Trump
- 48.6% say it’s justified to kiII Elon
- 57.6% say it’s acceptable to destroy Tesla dealerships

Democrat leadership incited this.

A Pennsylvania judge faced a reckoning on Wednesday. Sonya McKnight, a magistrate in Dauphin County, was convicted of attempted homicide. She shot her ex-boyfriend in the head as he slept.

McKnight is a registered Democrat. Ballotpedia lists her as a Democrat in her 2015 election record. This detail has been largely glossed over in reports of the incident, including the one from Fox News.

The shooting took place in February 2024. McKnight, 58, shot Michael McCoy at his Harrisburg home. The couple had ended their one-year relationship.

McCoy survived the attack. ...

Bizarrely enough, this wasn’t McKnight’s first violent encounter involving a gun and an ex. In 2019, she shot her estranged then-husband. Prosecutors did not charge her then, citing self-defense, according to the AP.

That earlier incident did raise a number of concerns, including the fact that McKnight had invited her husband over to “help move furniture.” The shooting occurred shortly after.

McKnight’s judicial record is currently marred, even removing all shooting incidents.

Elected in 2016, she was suspended without pay in November 2023.

The Court of Judicial Discipline — which oversees misconduct allegations against judges — was ultimately forced to intervene, ordering her suspension.

The suspension followed ethical violations tied to a 2020 traffic stop involving her son, Fox noted.

Prosecutors highlighted McKnight’s motives in the most recent incident. They described her as a jealous partner. The AP reported that she “didn’t like” being asked to leave McCoy’s home after their breakup.

McCoy had apparently ended the relationship and taken his apartment key back from McKnight. She returned using a spare key, according to the AP.

The shooting followed a conversation. McCoy told police McKnight finally understood the relationship was over. Hours later, he awoke with “massive head pain.”

McKnight called for an ambulance. She claimed McCoy was screaming and unable to see, NBC News reported. She provided no details on the shooting.

McCoy’s testimony was direct. He recalled McKnight asking, “Mike, what did you do to yourself?”

First responders confirmed the gunshot wound.

Alarming new report from the Network Contagion Research Institute shows the Left are increasingly normalizing violence

- 55.2% say it’s justified to kiII Trump
- 48.6% say it’s justified to kiII Elon
- 57.6% say it’s acceptable to destroy Tesla dealerships

Democrat leadership incited this.

Brazil’s Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Recovering from Bowel Surgery After Stabbing

Bolsonaro, aka “Tropical Trump,” shared hospital footage of his recovery following surgery.

The right-wing leader miraculously survived losing 40% of his blood after he was stabbed in the abdomen while campaigning for the presidency in 2018.

He has since undergone multiple surgeries stemming from the attempted assassination.

The latest surgery, a 12-hour operation to treat a bowel obstruction that involved reconstructing part of his abdominal wall, was his most complex and invasive yet.

The procedure was successful, and Bolsonaro was sent to the intensive care unit (ICU) for observation.

stereotomy Holy shit.

Do you think the surgeon did the right thing, and was he good at it?

Might be good to know for when they put me on the rack

How does the body process tremendous amounts of pain?

Might be good to know for when they put me on the rack for chronic wrongthink.

A woman has been arrested in Florida for violently attacking a 72-year-old man in the street because he supports President Donald Trump.

33-year-old Laura Garrett was arrested by the Largo Police Department on Tuesday.

The department released Garrett’s mugshot, showing a woman with blue hair wearing an orange jumpsuit.

She is accused of attacking the man, whom she did not know, at Northeast Park and Paw Place, located at 4630 East Bay Drive in Largo.

Garrett reportedly confronted the unidentified victim because he was wearing a “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) hat.

According to an arrest affidavit obtained by FOX 13 Tampa Bay, Garrett then proceeded to demand that the man explain why he supports Trump.

When the victim refused to explain himself, Garrett allegedly physically assaulted him.

During the confrontation, Garrett poured a drink from a can she was holding on the victim’s head and hit him on the back of his head and shoulder area with it, the arrest report said. ...

According to Pinellas County Jail records, Garrett then exploded in a fit of rage and proceeded to attack police officers.

Police said she allegedly fought with them while they were attempting to arrest her.

The arrest report states that Garrett intentionally dropped to the ground when officers put her in handcuffs.

When an officer tried to escort her to the front of the park, she wrapped both of her legs around him and caused him to fall and injure himself.

Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons is speaking out forcefully against Democrat politicians who, he says, are putting federal agents at risk with reckless rhetoric.

In a video message, Lyons directly called out Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, warning:

“Stop putting my people in danger.”

Lyons accused both Democrats of stirring outrage and “hurting” law enforcement with “ridiculous rhetoric and inflammatory comments.”

Wu recently accused ICE of behaving like “secret police,” claiming:

“People are terrified for their lives… folks getting snatched off the street by secret police, who are wearing masks … who can offer no justification for why certain people are being taken and then … detained.”

In response, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley explained the use of masks:

“Federal agents in marked jackets and vests are masking their faces because people like Mayor Wu have created false narratives about their mission.

“Federal agents and their children are being threatened, doxxed, and assaulted — that is why they must hide their faces.”

John Hoffman, a State Senator from Minnesota, also made headlines by joining Republicans on key votes. His decision to break ranks with his party has not gone unnoticed and may have contributed to the tensions leading to the shooting. Hoffman’s actions raise questions about party loyalty and the pressures lawmakers face when making controversial decisions.

Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin), a member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, has a history of occasionally voting with Republicans, reflecting his commitment to bipartisanship, particularly on human services and disability-related issues. Below are documented instances in 2025 where Hoffman voted with Republicans, based on available information:

Delay of Paid Family and Medical Leave Implementation (2025):

Hoffman voted with Republicans to delay the implementation of Minnesota’s paid family and medical leave program, a key DFL initiative. This vote was notable as it diverged from the DFL’s push to advance progressive labor policies, reflecting a pragmatic approach in a closely divided legislature.

Rejection of Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Omnibus Bill (HF2563, May 2025):

On May 18, 2025, Hoffman was the lone Democrat to vote with Republicans against HF2563, the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Omnibus bill. This bill proposed funding projects to protect Minnesota’s land, water, and environment, allocating $777 million previously approved by voters through the Legacy Act. Hoffman’s “No” vote aligned with 29 Republicans against 33 Democrats and four Republicans who voted “Yes.” His reasoning isn’t explicitly detailed, but it may reflect concerns over specific provisions or fiscal priorities.

Clarification on MinnesotaCare Repeal Vote:

Contrary to some claims on X, Hoffman did not vote with Republicans on June 9, 2025, to repeal MinnesotaCare eligibility for illegal alien adults. He voted “No” on HF1, aligning with most DFL senators against the repeal, which passed with a 37-30 vote due to four other DFL senators (Grant Hauschild, Ann Rest, Robert Kupec, and Erin Murphy) joining Republicans. The misinformation stemmed from unverified X posts, but legislative records confirm his opposition to the repeal.