“We arrived later than usual, knowing Trump would be arriving late himself. The crowd outside was rowdier than usual, and something felt off. People were visibly drunk and high—generally not atmosphere we’ve come to expect. We were even offered drugs, something we had never experienced before.

Things took a darker turn when one of our team members was sexually harassed by a man who grabbed her and tried to forcibly kiss her. This crossed a line we couldn’t ignore. The energy had shifted. Feeling unsafe, we made the decision to leave early, along with hundreds of others who, like us, saw Trump start his speech and then headed for the exits.”

cyclonefence

(5,166 posts)

6. Thank you very much

Reply to moonscape (Reply #4)

Sat Sep 28, 2024, 09:07 AM

Sep 2024

OP had multiple, repeated partial tweets, none of which conveyed the meat of the matter. I appreciate your help.

rurallib

(64,801 posts)

5. the continuation of the first tweet

Reply to cyclonefence (Reply #1)

Sat Sep 28, 2024, 08:58 AM

Sep 2024

We arrived later than usual, knowing Trump would be arriving late himself. The crowd outside was rowdier than usual, and something felt off. People were visibly drunk and high—generally not atmosphere we’ve come to expect. We were even offered drugs, something we had never experienced before.

Things took a darker turn when one of our team members was sexually harassed by a man who grabbed her and tried to forcibly kiss her. This crossed a line we couldn’t ignore. The energy had shifted. Feeling unsafe, we made the decision to leave early, along with hundreds of others who, like us, saw Trump start his speech and then headed for the exits.

This experience was a stark contrast to the rallies we’ve covered in the past, where we’ve always felt we could do our job without fear. Tonight was different, and if this is a sign of what’s to come, it’s deeply concerning. We’ll continue to cover these events because it’s our job, but what happened tonight in Macomb County was not acceptable. When you cultivate a culture that marginalizes women, subjugates them and when your rhetoric shows a clear disrespect we can’t be too surprised that supporters would act this way.
We still processing the events of the night and we are home safe now. Thank you for listening

cyclonefence

(5,166 posts)

7. Thank you

Reply to rurallib (Reply #5)

Sat Sep 28, 2024, 09:08 AM

Sep 2024

Multiple partial tweets in OP did not explain its title. Thanks for taking the time to fill it in.

crim son

(27,552 posts)

2. I wonder if those who left

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Sep 28, 2024, 08:50 AM

Sep 2024

are reconsidering their support.

Grolph_

(173 posts)

8. Those who left had endured their required attendance time

Reply to crim son (Reply #2)

Sat Sep 28, 2024, 09:09 AM

Sep 2024

Absolutely everything about Trump is fake, paid attendance has been well documented.

Midnight Writer

(25,694 posts)

9. Reporters should wear body-cams at these events and make sure they record the criminal behavior towards them

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Sep 28, 2024, 09:09 AM

Sep 2024

A picture is worth a thousand words, and a film is worth even more.

Video of these assaults would

1) Provide indisputable proof that the assault occurred, as there will be many naysayers and deniers

2) Provide evidence so the perpetrator can be held responsible, either criminally or civilly or through doxing

3) Protect the reporters from future assaults by deterring wannabe gropers

4) Reveal to the public the depravity of this movement

onandup

(701 posts)

10. Shouldn't a media company have video?

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Sep 28, 2024, 09:21 AM

Sep 2024

Not saying none of it happened, but if things really seemed "different" why not start shooting all the rowdiness? Although I do understand an assault could happen so quickly you wouldn't catch it.