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BigmanPigman

(53,178 posts)
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 03:50 AM Friday

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

Irish_Dem

(70,916 posts)
8. All the masked ICE nazis will start arresting everyone who wears a mask.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 05:31 AM
Friday

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

Snarkoleptic

(6,146 posts)
18. Big box retailers have admitted to using facial recognition.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 07:48 AM
Friday

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

(70,916 posts)
20. Yes it is certain that Big Brother will be in charge now.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 08:57 AM
Friday

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

Figarosmom

(6,228 posts)
9. So why do law
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 05:39 AM
Friday

Officials have to wear masks?

Right back at you trump.

Wear party masks and say it's a party.

BigmanPigman

(53,178 posts)
11. I like that idea...wear a party mask
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 05:49 AM
Friday

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

(13,749 posts)
12. I want them to see my face.
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 05:52 AM
Friday

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

(110,190 posts)
14. Unless your state has passed legislation to prohibit, his proclamation is bullshit...
Fri Jun 13, 2025, 06:30 AM
Friday

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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