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Former Officer Arrested for Threatening Meme About Trump

10/11/2025

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Larry Bushart, a former police officer in Tennessee, was arrested for posting a meme that referenced President Trump in relation to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The meme quoted Trump saying, "We have to get over it," which some interpreted as a threat to a local high school, resulting in charges of Threats of Mass Violence.
Bushart's bail is set at $2 million, and legal experts argue the meme reflects political hyperbole, raising First Amendment concerns.
He faces a lengthy jail time before his hearing, scheduled for December 4, 2023.

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Larry Bushart, a former police officer in Tennessee, was arrested for posting a meme that referenced President Trump in relation to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The meme quoted Trump saying, "We have to get over it," which some interpreted as a threat to a local high school, resulting in charges of Threats of Mass Violence.
Bushart's bail is set at $2 million, and legal experts argue the meme reflects political hyperbole, raising First Amendment concerns.
He faces a lengthy jail time before his hearing, scheduled for December 4, 2023.