President Trump on Thursday called the attack on Empire star Jussie Smollett “horrible,” condemning the assault by individuals who the actor alleged referenced the president’s campaign slogan as they attacked him. (Politico)
Chicago Police are investigating the alleged attack on the actor by two unknown men as a possible hate crime. Smollett reportedly told police the two men shouted racial and homophobic slurs during the attack, said “this is MAGA country,” and wrapped a rope around his neck. (Mediaite)
“I can tell you that it’s horrible. It doesn’t get worse,” Trump said in response to a question on Thursday from April Ryan, Washington bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks. (Variety)
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