Breaking: Trump arraigned while dressed like Hannibal Lecter
Moments before his arraignment, former President Donald Trump was wheeled into the Manhattan Courthouse strapped to a cart and wearing a muzzle similar to the one worn by Hannibal Lecter’s character in The Silence of the Lambs.
Battle Line sought immediate reactions from both supporters and opponents of Trump. Below is what they had to say.
Because the two groups follow completely bifurcated media channels, they heard two completely different explanations for Trump’s shocking attire. Trump’s supporters were initially informed that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was responsible for placing Trump into the straps and muzzle. By contrast, Trump’s opponents were informed that Trump had done it to himself.
Reactions among Trump’s supporters:
“It’s disgraceful. Bragg ought to be ashamed of himself. Although I bet he’s not even capable of feeling shame.”
“What makes Bragg think it’s a good idea to turn this trial into an even bigger spectacle?”
“Bragg is making this trial look like a complete sham. Which it IS!”
“I can’t believe Bragg stooped to this level. Actually, on second thought, yes I can. He’s an embarrassment to the nation."
"No wonder our country is going to hell. Our politicians just turn everything into a divisive charade.”
Reactions among Trump’s opponents:
“It’s disgraceful. Trump ought to be ashamed of himself. Although I bet he’s not even capable of feeling shame.”
“What makes Trump think it’s a good idea to turn this trial into an even bigger spectacle?”
“Trump is making this trial look like a complete sham. Which it is NOT!”
“I can’t believe Trump stooped to this level. Actually, on second thought, yes I can. He’s an embarrassment to the nation."
"No wonder our country is going to hell. Our politicians just turn everything into a divisive charade.”
But about 15 minutes later, the narratives had somehow flipped. Now, Trump’s opponents were told that Alvin Bragg had ordered Trump to wear the straps and muzzle. By contrast, supporters were informed that Trump had done it to himself.
Reactions among Trump’s opponents:
“It’s brilliant. Major kudos to Alvin Bragg. That’s why I voted for him before and will again.”
“Bragg clearly understands the importance of optics. This is powerful imagery that will help the American public realize just how significant this trial really is.”
“Bragg is treating this trial with the utmost seriousness, which we should all appreciate. New Yorkers and the American people deserve better than Donald Trump.”
“Hats off to Alvin Bragg. It’s time that all Americans see Trump for the thug that he is.”
“The picture of Trump wearing a muzzle – I love it so much that I’m going to hang it in my living room.”
Reactions among Trump’s supporters:
“It’s brilliant. Major kudos to Donald Trump. That’s why I voted for him before and will again.”
“Trump clearly understands the importance of optics. This is powerful imagery that will help the American public realize just how much of a sham this trial really is.”
“Trump is showing everybody that this trial is nothing but a farce, which we should all appreciate. New Yorkers and the American people deserve better than Alvin Bragg.”
“Hats off to Donald Trump. It’s time that all Americans see Bragg for the thug that he is.”
“The picture of Trump wearing a muzzle – I love it so much that I’m going to hang it in my living room.”
Trump will be escorted to the courtroom any moment now and is expected to enter a plea of not guilty.
This is a developing story.
Trump is so two faced!! (lame reference that only fans of Hannibal Lector and Silence of Lambs will get).