Reporter Attacked, Blamed on Trump’s America: Rise in Political Violence
Patrick Egan, a 39-year-old Colorado man, is facing potential bias-motivated charges for assaulting a Pacific Islander television reporter, Ja’Ronn Alex. The attack, which followed a 40-mile pursuit and a confrontation questioning Alex’s citizenship, involved Egan tackling and strangling Alex near his news station. The incident, partially captured on video, allegedly included Egan invoking “Trump’s America” as justification. Egan’s court appearance is scheduled for Thursday to determine if formal charges will be filed.
John Q. Hosedrinker