New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman shared his gleeful reaction to Donald Trump’s mug shot after the previous president surrendered for arrest at Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mr Bowman, a former educator who gained his seat again in 2020, shared a video of himself laughing on the mug shot, saying “we acquired you, and extra to come” earlier than calling Mr Trump a “criminal,” “clown,” “legal,” and a “thug”.
Like Mr Trump, Mr Bowman used the mug shot to fundraise for the Democratic effort to take again the Home.
In a prolonged statement on X, the platform previously often known as Twitter, Mr Bowman wrote: “In a standard world, Donald Trump’s mugshot could be the tip of his political profession. However in this world, his ballot numbers are literally going up.”
He continued: “This mugshot shouldn’t be what you suppose it’s. It’s a jackpot for Trump who will use this picture to elevate MILLIONS of {dollars} from his cult – and the worst half is they’re going to use it to win much more elections to allow them to change our legal guidelines to make it simpler to steal our Democracy.
“It’s a logo of every little thing that’s improper with our nation. It’s a reminder of the deep divisions that exist, the hatred that’s spewed, and hate is tolerated. It’s a signal that our democracy is in hazard.”
The New York consultant mentioned that the GOP “will solidify their assist round Trump and our destiny will likely be sealed … as a result of Republican voters belief Trump greater than their very own pals and households. They imagine that Trump is one among them they usually need revenge”.
Different Democrats additionally reacted to Mr Trump’s arrest.
At 7.30pm on Thursday night time, simply as Mr Trump arrived on the Atlanta jail, President Joe Biden’s account on X additionally called for donations.
“Apropos of nothing, I feel immediately’s a fantastic day to give to my marketing campaign,” the memo learn.
Maine Democrat Chellie Pingree tweeted: “In the US, nobody is above the regulation. Nobody.”
In the meantime, Pennsylvania Democrat Madeleine Dean wrote: “4 indictments and 91 expenses in whole now towards the previous President. This isn’t regular.
“I’m unhappy for our nation; eager for justice; considerate for Mr. Trump’s day in court docket; dissatisfied but assured for our democracy and rule of regulation. Nobody is above the regulation.”
Mr Trump’s mug shot has additionally prompted loads of memes, together with a number of from the Lincoln Mission, an anti-Trump marketing campaign group operated by former Republicans.
Kari Lake, the 2020 Republican nominee for Arizona governor, tweeted a closely edited picture of Mr Trump in sun shades and a mullet.
Comic Jordan Klepper of The Day by day Present responded by tweeting a mug shot of his personal.
One X person in contrast Mr Trump’s mug shot pose to “The Kubrick Stare”.
“A way of shot composition the place a personality stares on the digital camera with a ahead tilt, to convey to the viewers that they’re on the peak of their derangement,” they wrote.
However, some folks warned that Democrats in explicit gained’t be laughing for lengthy as Mr Trump’s arrest and mug shot might assist his 2024 bid.
“The Democrats are probably going to remorse the Trump mug shot politically. It’s excessive,” Republican advisor Ford O’Connell instructed NBC News.
Presidential historian Craig Shirley added to the outlet: “On a political stage, this solely strengthens Donald Trump’s hand.
“The Fulton County DA represents the institution. Joe Biden represents the institution. [Attorney General] Merrick Garland represents the institution. All of those institution forces have been arrayed towards Donald Trump, who’s the epitome of the anti-establishment,” he added.
“Everybody has a story of woe about their run-ins with some type of authorities. There’s no draw back for Donald Trump. He’ll chuckle all the best way to the White Home.”
