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Heckler dragged out by police at JD Vance Florida rally
Original: Vance speech at Lakeland International Airport draws protesters and hecklers UPDATE: video shows heckler assaulted by po
JD Vance spoke at Lakeland International Airport in Florida, where protesters and hecklers met the event. One heckler was escorted out, and video circulating online shows police assaulting the person during the removal. Commenters are using the footage to criticize how authorities treat protesters at political events in the United States, describing police conduct as brutal and repressive.
Why now: Video of police assaulting a heckler at a political rally has sparked outrage online.
JD VanceLakeland International AirportFloridaPolice
Evidence
- Vance speech at Lakeland International Airport draws protesters and hecklers UPDATE: video shows heckler assaulted by police after being escorted out: https:// kolektiva.social/@LukefromDC/1 17368954385871477 For all the repression and sheer brutality meted out to US protesters… · LukefromDC@kolektiva.social · 6
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