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In reply to the discussion: Local bus driver claims he was assaulted after the Donald Trump rally in Coachella [View all]SunSeeker
(53,688 posts)14. The skepticism is not warranted. A major L.A. TV station spoke to the driver.
One driver, who wanted to remain anonymous, told KTLA 5 News that he and other drivers were physically assaulted and decided to stop shuttling passengers.
The Riverside County Sheriffs Office said deputies assisted some attendees by providing rides in their vehicles but deferred questions about the transportation issues to Trumps campaign organizers.
The Riverside County Sheriffs Office said deputies assisted some attendees by providing rides in their vehicles but deferred questions about the transportation issues to Trumps campaign organizers.
https://ktla.com/news/california/attendees-describe-absolute-chaos-after-trumps-southern-california-rally/?ipid=promo-link-block1
The Riverside County Sheriff is a Trumper, spoke at the RNC, and plans to run in 2026 for California Governor as a Republican.
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/conservative-riverside-county-sheriff-chad-bianco-considering-run-for-governor-in-2026-report/
So don't expect Sheriff Bianco to say anything negative about the shitshow at Trumps Coachella rally or his fellow Trumpers. That's why he referred comments to the Trump campaign.
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Local bus driver claims he was assaulted after the Donald Trump rally in Coachella [View all]
luxmatic
Oct 16
OP
The problem is, the bus driver may be afraid of retaliation if he's named. Much like the Arlington employee.
LauraInLA
Oct 16
#4
Why did you find it so hard to believe Trumpers could be violent? Jan. 6, hello?
SunSeeker
Oct 17
#32
It's one thing to say you're not sure, but another to say you think it didn't happen.
SunSeeker
Oct 17
#40
I'm not lying. And I do understand English. How about you stop with the insults?
SunSeeker
Oct 17
#42
No, the bus driver described a crowd committing violence, much more than merely "unruly."
SunSeeker
Oct 17
#25
I went back and looked at all the threads I could find on this from Sunday and Monday.
Wiz Imp
Oct 16
#12
You said "There were a lot of Sherlocks on here that also didn't believe that the bus thing happened at all. "
Wiz Imp
Oct 16
#15
KTLA reported that the bus driver told them more than one bus driver was assaulted.
SunSeeker
Oct 17
#22