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Man Arrested After Shooting Incident Over Trump Banner

10/21/2025

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Benjamin Michael Campbell, 37, was arrested in Nantahala Gorge, North Carolina, after tearing down a Trump 2024 banner and firing at its owner on September 6.
The banner belonged to Mark Thomas's 87-year-old mother.
Thomas, a Trump supporter, fired warning shots.
Campbell returned fire and fired at Thomas, missing by feet.
Campbell faces felony assault and discharging a firearm to incite fear.

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Benjamin Michael Campbell, 37, was arrested in Nantahala Gorge, North Carolina, after tearing down a Trump 2024 banner and firing at its owner on September 6.
The banner belonged to Mark Thomas's 87-year-old mother.
Thomas, a Trump supporter, fired warning shots.
Campbell returned fire and fired at Thomas, missing by feet.
Campbell faces felony assault and discharging a firearm to incite fear.