What some seem not to understand is that he means it.
Replying to @realDonaldTrump
....These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!

May 29, 2020 · 5:15 AM UTC

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The Trump tweet that Twitter deleted said, “If they start looting, we’ll start shooting.”
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Yeah, he does; because he's a f*%king madman.
Replying to @marwilliamson
The more of a tyrant somebody is, the more Trump praises them Did we all forget?
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Wow! Did he just threaten violence? Is there a tad touch of insanity possibly showing through here?
Replying to @marwilliamson
While I am against violence I guess what I am wondering is where is the line he will not cross. Yes plundering, pilfering, violence, and burning are definitely wrong on there parts. That I do not argue about. But when the government and military step in then it becomes a cont.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Tight rope walk between a return to lawful order and martial law. One step wrong and you fall, and all feel the weight of government not just those who are breaking the law. I see everyones side that has wrote here. I am just concerned that this can get out of control very fast.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Instead of sending in the military he should be demanding the arrest of those responsible for the death of #GeorgeFloyd. This will only escalate the problem. But of course, he knows that..
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