By Joseph Tanfani, Ned Parker and Peter Eisler Supporters of former President Donald Trump, enraged by his conviction on 34 felony counts by a New York jury, flooded pro-Trump websites with calls for riots, revolution and violent retribution. After Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, his supporters responded with […]
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Trump supporters call for riots and violent retribution after verdict
Supporters of former US president Donald Trump, enraged by his conviction on 34 felony counts by a New York jury, flooded pro-Trump websites with calls for riots, revolution and violent retribution. After Mr Trump became the first US president to be convicted of a crime, his supporters responded with dozens of violent online posts, according […]
Trump foes fear retribution if he’s re-elected: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the on the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill. Today’s edition features new reporting from senior White House reporter Peter Nicholas on growing concerns that Donald Trump […]
Fearful Trump critics weigh the risk of retribution if he’s re-elected
WASHINGTON — If Donald Trump stood no chance of becoming president again, the Vindman family would be planning a milestone birthday celebration right now. Alexander Vindman’s wife, Rachel, turns 50 next month. But rather than spend money on a party, she wants to save it in case Trump returns to the White House and tries […]
Netanyahu immediately vows retribution after Hamas kills 21 Israeli soldiers in central Gaza
An attack on Israel’s forces in the Gaza Strip on Monday left 21 soldiers dead, its military said Tuesday. The attack was the deadliest for Israeli troops since the Hamas-led massacre on Oct. 7 that triggered the war. According to the Israeli military, reservists were preparing explosives to demolish two buildings in central Gaza when […]
Trump’s crowds don’t want to move on from Jan. 6. They want retribution for him.
MASON CITY, Iowa — Donning a red puffer coat and a “Make America Great Again” hat, Barbara LaGow smoked a cigarette while waiting in a long line on a cold night to hear Donald Trump speak. The 58-year-old had driven more than two hours from Minnesota on Friday to come to the former president’s rally […]
‘America doesn’t want’ retribution from Trump, McCarthy says
“He needs to stop that,” McCarthy responded, adding later that he expects Trump “adapt” when he “gets all the facts.” Trump is showing no signs of slowing down his calls for revenge. He’s fueled his campaign and rallied supporters on the slogan for months. But Trump’s calls for vengeance don’t line up with what voters […]
Column: Trump’s 2024 campaign is a quest for retribution
WASHINGTON — The question to former President Trump last week was a softball, served up as an opportunity to rebut his critics. “They want to call you a dictator,” Sean Hannity told him at a Fox News town hall. “Do you in any way have any plans whatsoever, if reelected president, to abuse power, to break […]