Highlights:
Trump’s Save America PAC Received More Than $4,800 From Pilkinton. According to the American Independent, “Trump’s Save America leadership PAC has received more than $4,800 from Pilkinton in the 2022 campaign cycle. A Trump spokesperson did not immediately respond to an inquiry for this story.” [American Independent, 4/29/22]
2010: Charles Pilkington Pled Guilty To Felony Negligent Homicide For Shooting And Killing A Person Two Years Prior. According to the American Independent, “In 2010, Charles Pilkinton of Bossier City, Louisiana, reportedly pleaded guilty to negligent homicide — a felony — after he admitted to shooting and killing another person two years earlier. The plea bargain reduced the charges from second-degree murder but still included a five-year prison sentence.” [American Independent, 4/29/22]
Trump Criticized His Rivals As Being Weak On Crime And Projected Himself As Being For Law And Order. According to the American Independent, “For years, Republicans have tried to brand themselves as ‘tough on crime’ and supporters of ‘law and order.’ Though he made exceptions for political cronies and insurrectionist supporters, Trump was so fond of the messaging that he would often just randomly tweet the words ‘LAW & ORDER’ and baselessly smear any rival as ‘weak on crime.’” [American Independent, 4/29/22]