Who is Donnie Palmer? Boxer hailed for asking people to not let 'goofy White Antifa' encourage riots
MEMPHIS, TENNESSE: Before the bodycam footage showing Tyre Nichols' brutal assault by cops was released, the Los Angeles Police Department had warned people and instructed them to "look out for the Antifa." Donnie Palmer was hailed for asking the Black Community to not cause riots.
Nichols' mother also asked for peaceful protests. She reportedly said, "But I want each and every one of you to protest in peace. I don't want us burning up our cities, tearing up the streets because that’s not what my son stood for. And if you guys are here for me and Tyre, you will protest peacefully." President Joe Biden also urged that the protests must remain peaceful.
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As per Daily Mail, the Antifa is expected to take advantage of the ongoing protests and has released a poster that read, "Burn it all down," with instructions on how to carry out the protests with a list of things to bring including, knives, kerosene, rocks, lighters and pipes. The protest against police brutality already took a slightly violent turn during the protests on Friday, January 27. In New York City, a man climbed on a police vehicle and smashed the windshield before being arrested. Another protestor was seen throwing a firework at an LAPD cruiser during a march in the city.
Who is Donnie Palmer?
Palmer is a 39-year-old politician from the Republican party. According to Ballot Pedia, he is also a special education teacher and professional heavyweight boxer. He is running for Boston City Counsil and his bio for his candidature reads, "I’m not a politician. I’m a veteran. And I’m sick of politicians listening to left-wing activist groups when they should be listening to the people," as per his website.
What did Donnie Palmer say?
On Saturday, January 28, Palmer tweeted, "To all my Black Americans out there: This was wrong and those officers should all be in prison. Please do not let goofy white #Antifa and #blm liberals cause you to riot and destroy your hometown tonight. #donniepalmer4congress@AyannaPressley tell them to stand down!" along with footage of Nichols being beaten.
To all my Black Americans out there: This was wrong and those officers should all be in prison. Please do not let goofy white #Antifa and #blm liberals cause you to riot and destroy your hometown tonight. #donniepalmer4congress @AyannaPressley tell them to stand down! pic.twitter.com/fDnHfhOrK2
— Donnie Palmer 4 Congress (@Donnieplmr) January 28, 2023
'Antifa needs to go'
The internet praised him for his tweet. One user said, "Well said, scary thing is they almost certainly did this before," while another chipped in, "So true, ANTIFA needs to go! This was a preventable tragedy that obviously got out of control! Doesn't make any sense!" Another user said, "Well said. These so-called officers need to do serious time. But political opportunities will commence with violence. We know that. Their already spewing the 'white supremacy' bs." Another person said, "Agreed. EVERYONE sees how awful those cops are."
well said, scary thing is they almost certainly did this before
— alg (@alg11865410) January 28, 2023
So true, ANTIFA needs to go! This was a preventable tragedy that obviously got out of control! Doesn't make any sense!
— Kiersten Locherie (@KLocherie) January 28, 2023
Well said. These so-called officers need to do serious time. But political opportunities will commence with violence. We know that. Their already spewing the 'white supremacy' bs.
— Cash🍺 (@TheChoochNation) January 28, 2023
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