The deeper meaning of DjT's gun shop photo op...

[Jrose]

"Think about the imagery. The standard bearer of the self-described “pro-life” party thought it cool to align himself with the shop where a young white supremacist was able to arm himself with a powerful weapon of war despite a questionable background. It was a purposeful photo-op. The tweet falsely claiming Trump bought a gun was to be icing on the cake. He didn’t have to be explicit, didn’t have to say he was courting the blood-stained hands of racists, white supremacists and white nationalists. All he had to do was show up at Palmetto State Armory and smile. They’d surely get the message, particularly after weekend rants on social media that included threats against those who oppose him."

From Isaac Bailey of The Charlotte Observer

[Recycle_Guru]

1. next level sick and further proof of my point

That Trump was holding the gun and discussing purchase at this same gun store.

Also, Dylan Roof bought a Glock from gun store in Charleston suburb and then racist perpetrated racist murder of 9 in a predominantly black church.

https://news.yahoo.com/sick-racist-message-behind-why-160041585.html

[sl8]

2. The reporter is referring to the Jacksonville murders.

It's hard to keep track.

https://www.wistv.com/2023/08/29/least-one-weapon-used-jacksonville-shooting-came-south-carolina/
At least one weapon used in Jacksonville shooting came from South Carolina

[LymphocyteLover]

11. any particular reason for getting a gun in SC?

[sl8]

12. Palmetto guns are sold throughout the country.

I don't know where the shooter bought his.

[LymphocyteLover]

15. Palmetto is a brand of guns?

[sl8]

16. Yes.

They're pretty well known for their version of the AR-15.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmetto_State_Armory

[LymphocyteLover]

17. Thanks-- never heard of them before

[mopinko]

3. y is no 1 talking about the part where his face is on the damn gun?

his face, his autograph. and it’s a ‘big seller’
how much is he getting paid for that? u know he doesnt give that away.
dont know how u can look at this and not think- he’s building a private army.

[John1956PA]

4. He gets a royalty on each sale. The event was advertisement. n/t

[2naSalit]

5. No doubt.

[mopinko]

8. no doubt. how much?

and who doesnt think they slipped him his free 1 when no one was looking.

[LymphocyteLover]

10. OMG, so disgusting

[Attilatheblond]

13. Probably, but I see it also as a desperate move to shore up the maga support

Lots of them got sent to prison. Lots of them got made into dead due to refusal to take Covid seriously. Some, here and there, have opened their eyes, taken down their Trump flags and skulked off back under their rocks.

The 'polls' say on thing, his desperate behavior lately says a whole different thing. My guess is donations are down at a time when legal bills are piling up exponentially. And his ol buddy in Russia has his hands full trying to save his own ass as financially hogtied Oligarchs are getting tired of the expensive, for them, invasion of Ukraine.

[Hekate]

14. I had no idea. Sick, sick, sick and dangerous.

[Best_man23]

6. How long before we see ads for "P01135809 Guns"?

Gold plated ARs and semi-auto pistols marketed under the P01135809 name.

Still, the deeper message of P01135809's photo op was intentional.

[wnylib]

7. Donald Trump is inciting murder.

And building an army for his next coup attempt.

[SYFROYH]

9. Sometimes a gun is just a gun.

South Carolina is an early primary state and the Republican candidate will win SC's electoral votes.

Even if no Palmetto State Armory purchased or manufactured weapon was used in a shooting (racist or otherwise), it is smart retail politics to hold a photo op in one of their stores. Palmetto State Armory is a big deal in South Carolina.

[Fla_Democrat]

18. It's a big deal in Florida, too

I'm just waiting on the right Daily Deal to add a Rock to my collection.