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JI7

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6. He was an incel from a MAGA family

Reply to Tommy Carcetti (Original post)

Fri Sep 12, 2025, 11:27 AM

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I think he just wanted to be famous or connected to Trump in some way.

These people are also raised in gun culture and they see an opportunity like the large outdoor rallies and take it.

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