Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

MarineCombatEngineer

(16,812 posts) Fri Nov 7, 2025, 11:32 AM Nov 7

276

'Veterans Against Trump' T-Shirt. Then He Started Walking My Way. [View all]

Most people are always going to get a little nervous when a cop locks eyes with them and starts walking over. Even if you’re just sitting in a coffee shop, minding your own business, breaking no laws ... wearing a “Veterans Against Trump” T-shirt.

My brain sized him up before he even reached my table. Police officer. White. Middle-aged. Beard. Military tattoos.

I made a snap judgment: Trump supporter looking to pick a fight.

He stopped, smiled, and said, “Hey brother, I like your shirt. Thanks for your service.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/mind-and-soul/i-saw-a-cop-looking-at-my-veterans-against-trump-t-shirt-then-he-started-walking-my-way/ar-AA1PVz40?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=690e1d9aee394e06ae6a4d7c21cb725b&ei=45

I'll sometimes wear my Veterans against Trump shirt, along with my USMC Retired ball cap while making deliveries, I get a few negative comments, but for the most part, I get nods, winks and compliments.

41 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

'Veterans Against Trump' T-Shirt. Then He Started Walking My Way. [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Nov 7 OP

I stand with Veterans for Peace at a weekly gathering Easterncedar Nov 7 #1

You'd always be welcome BOSSHOG Nov 7 #2

Thank you!! MarineCombatEngineer Nov 7 #31

You'd be welcomed by many here in the border town where I live Attilatheblond Saturday #40

Thanks so much for sharing this Grim Chieftain Nov 7 #3

Sure is! calimary Saturday #37

Once again Cherokee100 Nov 7 #4

Thanks for your service and sentiment purr-rat beauty Nov 7 #5

Intimidation by the MAN. republianmushroom Nov 7 #6

ding ,this . AllaN01Bear Nov 7 #7

I'm VVAW (Vietnam Veterans Against the War) since 1971 .. Bo Zarts Nov 7 #8

Back atcha and welcome home brother. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 7 #9

Beat you by two years in VVAW. Veterans need to lead in the struggle to stop the spread of Fascism in this country. nt albacore Nov 7 #24

Ya just never know... Fil1957 Nov 7 #10

Navy vet here - great post MCE.. Permanut Nov 7 #11

.... MarineCombatEngineer Nov 7 #12

I will relay your message. Permanut Nov 7 #13

And Happy Early 250th, USMC! COL Mustard Nov 7 #22

I get the reverse effect. Since I wear my ship's ball cap, some MAGAts buy KRASNOV's claim UTUSN Nov 7 #14

I live in fierce MAGA territory, and I'm hardly physically imposing. 70sEraVet Nov 7 #21

They don't dare mess with my Dem sticker guarded by my Vietnam one. UTUSN Nov 7 #23

Hats off, to USN sticker, Democrat sticker, AND UT sticker!! 70sEraVet Nov 7 #25

We kick! UTUSN Nov 7 #27

Wish some T-shirt manufacturers who are sick & tired of orange man KS Toronado Nov 7 #15

It might - soldierant Nov 7 #19

This. GB_RN Nov 7 #20

To some extent, it depends on where you live. soldierant Nov 7 #34

Your post popsdenver Nov 7 #16

I hear you, brother. bluescribbler Nov 7 #17

That is a great shirt! 70sEraVet Nov 7 #26

I got it from GutsyLiberals.com. bluescribbler Saturday #38

Thanks! 70sEraVet Saturday #39

Kick BlueWavePsych Nov 7 #18

Veteran's Day Freebies and discounts. usonian Nov 7 #28

Thank you for this, but, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 7 #29

Everybody needs a day. usonian Nov 7 #32

I hear what you're saying and I respect that, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 7 #33

I live 50 miles from any business offering discounts. usonian Nov 7 #35

Holy Shit!! MarineCombatEngineer Nov 7 #30

Wear your uniform and ideals proudly, my friend. OAITW r.2.0 Saturday #36

USMC 'Birthday coming up Monday. Attilatheblond Saturday #41