Marilyn MonHoe 11,011 Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 A Tennessee man was arrested on Monday for making “threats of mass violence” after posting a meme in a Facebook group where people were organizing a vigil for Charlie Kirk. Larry Bushart Jr., 61, a former police officer, posted a meme of President Donald Trump in the Perry County community group page as members of the page were organizing a vigil to honor Kirk. In response, Bushart posted a meme of Trump that featured a photo of the president with a quote he gave just one day after a 2024 mass shooting at Perry High School in Iowa “‘We have to get over it.’ – Donald Trump, on the Perry High School mass shooting one day after,” the text on the meme read. However, members of the group interpreted Bushart’s post as a threat against their local high school, which is also called Perry County High School. “Investigators believe Bushart was fully aware of the fear his post would cause and intentionally sought to create hysteria within the community,” Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems told The Tennessean. As a result, Bushart was arrested early Monday morning and charged with making threats of mass violence on school property and activities. He is currently being held on bond in the Perry County Sheriff’s Office in Lexington. “The Perry County Sheriff’s Office and the Perry County School System take all threats of school violence seriously. Every threat is investigated thoroughly, and charges are pursued when evidence supports them,” the Perry County Sheriff’s Office told WSMV. “Creating mass hysteria in our community will not be tolerated,” Weems told The Tennessean. “We will continue to act quickly and decisively to protect our students and our citizens.” The meme Bushart posted is a commonly cited quote utilized by anti-Trump advertisements or gun violence prevention activists. It’s been posted across various social media platforms, dating back to January 2024 when Trump initially gave the quote. Weems told The Tennessean that Bushart also allegedly posted multiple “hate memes” referencing Kirk’s assassination, but said they were “not against the law” because they are considered free speech. Source: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/tennessee-man-arrested-for-posting-meme-threatening-violence-in-facebook-group-for-charlie-kirk-vigil/ar-AA1NdNJY 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 172,545 Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 That lawsuit is gonna be fat af Whimsical bitch 14 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controversiaga 16,102 Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 Let’s see the meme in question Pronounced like “Balenciaga” . Emphasis on the “Ga” 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookytanooki 1,915 Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 With the number of mass shootings the US has, I totally understand the fear and panic response to the post, but its not something I want to dismiss. I fear that this could be a dark precursor to a much darker future, but I'm suffering from such political exhaustion that part of me truly wants to hold on to a tiny shred of hope that this is vigilance in a positive way. (guys its getting scary out here) Definitely not Chappell Roan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Mayhem 3,430 Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 So much for free speech... He has some nerve because he has shared all kinds of political and violent memes...so what gives??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,888 Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 1 hour ago, PartySick said: That lawsuit is gonna be fat af I approve this message This kitten over here (meow) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpadesToStart 3,808 Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 What a weak case for an arrest. I doubt a DA would even want to take it to trial. The police could have just spoken with him if they actually had concerns. The sheriff is obviously MAGA and just trying to prove a point. Disgusting. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,888 Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 15 minutes ago, SpadesToStart said: What a weak case for an arrest. I doubt a DA would even want to take it to trial. The police could have just spoken with him if they actually had concerns. The sheriff is obviously MAGA and just trying to prove a point. Disgusting. You're so right. No way will it go to trial, no jury would convict him. This kitten over here (meow) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyTony 34,945 Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 1 hour ago, Controversiaga said: Let’s see the meme in question It’s not a meme the man posted it’s a literal quote from Trump 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn MonHoe 11,011 Posted October 13, 2025 Author Share Posted October 13, 2025 (edited) 3 hours ago, Controversiaga said: Let’s see the meme in question Edit: My bad I didn’t see that someone else already responded to you. Thanks sis! @ThisGuyTony Edited October 13, 2025 by Marilyn MonHoe 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn MonHoe 11,011 Posted October 13, 2025 Author Share Posted October 13, 2025 2 hours ago, Lord Mayhem said: So much for free speech... He has some nerve because he has shared all kinds of political and violent memes...so what gives??? Anything that goes against Donald Trump or MAGA is grounds for arrest apparently… even when you directly quote Trump himself 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,861 Posted October 14, 2025 Share Posted October 14, 2025 On 10/12/2025 at 5:57 PM, spookytanooki said: With the number of mass shootings the US has, I totally understand the fear and panic response to the post, but its not something I want to dismiss. I fear that this could be a dark precursor to a much darker future, but I'm suffering from such political exhaustion that part of me truly wants to hold on to a tiny shred of hope that this is vigilance in a positive way. (guys its getting scary out here) Theres no shred of hope. Humanity simply does not know how to govern Kings or dictators = abuse of power Democracy = dysfunction, lack of consensus and polarization Were always screwed no matter what Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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