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BigmanPigman

(55,535 posts)
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 03:50 AM Jun 2025

tRump said, "NO MASKS ALLOWED AT NO KINGS PROTEST"

Did anyone else read/hear this ridiculous proclamation?!?

"Yes, according to multiple news sources, President Trump stated that protesters would not be allowed to wear masks. He made these comments in the context of protests in Los Angeles and the upcoming "No Kings" protests nationwide. Specifically, he said on Truth Social that masks will not be allowed at protests and questioned why protesters would need to hide their faces. The "No Kings" protests are scheduled to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14, which is also President Trump's 79th birthday. Organizers of the "No Kings" protests state that the demonstrations are a response to what they describe as "authoritarian overreach" and the politicization of military celebrations. The ACLU has stated that Trump's threat to arrest people for wearing masks at protests is unconstitutional. There are ongoing debates about mask-wearing at protests, with some arguing it is a legitimate form of surveillance self-defense and others raising concerns about its potential to facilitate crime."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-says-protesters-not-allowed-135106247.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAI4d44ktBMhZqMaO06LCjI_Qj6P1CGnXlTvt9W6xulbkYdedjHoBiJ2iJgtPKQqxx_YhjPi-SUP26bSVIelcWAsrpAL6hh3-IwacwqRwDkrg80fwgebNU_ir3FwhDgFTwuKF20VYfLy4j0cPfQc5qyeNAfMxphEC9nSVqF5TSQ0w

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5339013-trump-says-protesters-will-not-be-allowed-to-wear-masks/

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tRump said, "NO MASKS ALLOWED AT NO KINGS PROTEST" (Original Post) BigmanPigman Jun 2025 OP
STFU.................. Lovie777 Jun 2025 #1
Hear, hear! BigmanPigman Jun 2025 #3
Agreed. STFU. johnnyfins Jun 2025 #4
And if you have a cold you don't want to give your fellow protestors??? pat_k Jun 2025 #2
Or worry about -catching- a cold... Shipwack Jun 2025 #7
Uh.. ICE first.. 2nd FUCK OFF Traitor. Cha Jun 2025 #5
Damn right! benfranklin1776 Jun 2025 #17
STFU DONNIE YoshidaYui Jun 2025 #6
All the masked ICE nazis will start arresting everyone who wears a mask. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #8
Big box retailers have admitted to using facial recognition. Snarkoleptic Jun 2025 #18
Yes it is certain that Big Brother will be in charge now. Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #20
So why do law Figarosmom Jun 2025 #9
I like that idea...wear a party mask BigmanPigman Jun 2025 #11
Hes jealous of Biden Figarosmom Jun 2025 #13
The only time he will look "better" is when he is stretched out in his coffin. BigmanPigman Jun 2025 #21
The more heads they break... lame54 Jun 2025 #10
I want them to see my face. tavernier Jun 2025 #12
Unless your state has passed legislation to prohibit, his proclamation is bullshit... hlthe2b Jun 2025 #14
I was thinking also in terms of protectin against tear gasi or smoke. ananda Jun 2025 #15
No mask for me. I want them to see... S/V Loner Jun 2025 #16
Now I want to wear a mask. Scrivener7 Jun 2025 #19
How about face paint? Wingus Dingus Jun 2025 #22

Irish_Dem

(82,386 posts)
8. All the masked ICE nazis will start arresting everyone who wears a mask.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 05:31 AM
Jun 2025

I suspect that facial recognition software surveillance will be used to track people in the future.

Snarkoleptic

(6,242 posts)
18. Big box retailers have admitted to using facial recognition.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 07:48 AM
Jun 2025

Some have the capability to track you to the cash register and link your image to your bank card data.
Many have also been able to link that to your personal information and social media accounts.
Seems a strong argument to carry cash.

It's only a matter of time until tech broligarchs us Palantir to capture images on public streets.

Irish_Dem

(82,386 posts)
20. Yes it is certain that Big Brother will be in charge now.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:57 AM
Jun 2025

The billionaires, corporations, US govt will have all of our data.
They can tailor their scams to each individual American.

Figarosmom

(13,427 posts)
9. So why do law
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 05:39 AM
Jun 2025

Officials have to wear masks?

Right back at you trump.

Wear party masks and say it's a party.

BigmanPigman

(55,535 posts)
11. I like that idea...wear a party mask
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 05:49 AM
Jun 2025

He's so stupid he'd probably take it as a real "Happy Birthday" sentiment. He isn't "the sharpest bulb" after all.

"President Donald Trump hurled another insult at Joe Biden during an address at Fort Bragg Tuesday, declaring that his predecessor was never the “sharpest bulb.” “I’ve known this guy for a long time. He was never the sharpest bulb,” Trump, 78, said of Biden, seemingly confusing the idioms “not the sharpest tool in the shed” and “not the brightest bulb” to indicate that someone is lacking intelligence."

tavernier

(14,512 posts)
12. I want them to see my face.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 05:52 AM
Jun 2025

I think people wearing a mask in the protests is going to be one of the last of his problems after stirring up the biggest hornets nest this country has ever seen.

hlthe2b

(114,716 posts)
14. Unless your state has passed legislation to prohibit, his proclamation is bullshit...
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 06:30 AM
Jun 2025

Most states have not. Colorado is one state that HAS NOT. (albeit our remaining MAGA Republicans tried to pass such a bill but failed). Wear your masks if you choose. Even in states that prohibit under certain circumstances, there has to be an exception for HEALTH.

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