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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,711 posts)
Wed Sep 14, 2022, 01:14 PM Sep 2022

Donald Trump Fumes Over Mike Lindell Phone Seizure, Blasts 'Weaponized' FBI

Donald Trump has claimed the U.S. is living in a "Weaponized Police State" following reports MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell had his cellphone seized by the FBI.

Lindell, one of the most prominent 2020 Election conspiracy theorists, said federal agents took his phone while questioning him about Tina Peters, a Colorado clerk who is under incitement over allegations of tampering with election voting equipment.

In a video posted online, Lindell said he was targeted by a "weaponized" FBI, adding what happened to him was "disgusting."

In a post on Truth Social, Trump also made a similar claim while showing support for the man who frequently backs the false claim the former president lost the last election due to widespread voter fraud.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/donald-trump-fumes-over-mike-lindell-phone-seizure-blasts-weaponized-fbi/ar-AA11OtUW

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Walleye

(30,935 posts)
1. I know they are ignorant of the US government. But the FBI has been a weapon against crime
Wed Sep 14, 2022, 01:17 PM
Sep 2022

For a long time. If that is weaponizing them against criminals, fine with me. I really think that’s what they are paid to do.

Maeve

(42,269 posts)
3. "Disgusting" is one of his favorite words
Wed Sep 14, 2022, 01:21 PM
Sep 2022

Wasn't there a study about hoe easily conservatives feel disgust as part of their psychological makeup?

Botany

(70,442 posts)
6. Trump, "He was targeted by a weaponized FBI." Oh please mother fucker you do remember Comey,
Wed Sep 14, 2022, 01:27 PM
Sep 2022

...the FBI, and the 2016 Oct surprise don't you?

3auld6phart

(1,039 posts)
7. Gotta
Wed Sep 14, 2022, 01:28 PM
Sep 2022

Feel sorry for the FBI agent that will have to listen to the gibberish shit
coming out of that idiot lLindells pie hole. That clown is totally bonkers.
Like Totally

Bristlecone

(10,114 posts)
9. Definitely worried what might be on that phone
Wed Sep 14, 2022, 01:46 PM
Sep 2022

Lindell does not strike me as the least bit careful or technically cautious. Or technically savvy for that matter.

SWBTATTReg

(22,059 posts)
12. Quit breaking the damn law, you traitor. The only reason that they are after you is that you broke
Wed Sep 14, 2022, 02:17 PM
Sep 2022

numerous laws.

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
14. Did anyone tell Trump the FBI is by definition "weaponized"?
Wed Sep 14, 2022, 02:21 PM
Sep 2022

They tend to target criminals after due process clears the path for them.

Talk about pathetic code words designed to elicit a Pavlovian response from the cult.

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