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womanofthehills

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6. After Charlie Kirk's murder

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 10:23 PM

Nov 22

Congresspeople can get $20,000 a yr to secure their house and $10,000 a month for private security guards.

AI - “ The Committee on House Administration voted to double the monthly security allowance for members of Congress from $5,000 to $10,000 in September 2025, following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, amid a broader spike in threats against lawmakers.”

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin receives bomb threat after urging military to 'refuse illegal orders' [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 22 OP

So Naturally One of His Minions... Mr.Bee Nov 22 #1

They never catch anyone bucolic_frolic Nov 22 #2

This. Why can't these calls be traced and people prosecuted? Are we to believe travelingthrulife Nov 22 #3

"This. Why can't these calls be traced and people prosecuted?" BumRushDaShow Nov 22 #4

Donnie, stop letting your kids play with your phone! Wonder Why Nov 22 #5

After Charlie Kirk's murder womanofthehills Nov 22 #6

That's what he does, his MAGA sycophants act on what they consider his "orders" Rhiannon12866 Nov 22 #7