Summary
An 82-year-old woman in Edmonds, Washington, has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly assaulting two Hispanic women who were supporters of President-elect Donald Trump. The incident occurred during a campaign event, where the elderly woman reportedly confronted the Trump supporters about their political beliefs and skin color, leading to a physical altercation.
The police report indicates that the confrontation escalated after the elderly woman questioned why the Trump supporters, identified as Gina Powell and Mary Jennings, were voting for him, emphasizing their race in her remarks. During the exchange, she allegedly pushed Powell and then punched her, also striking Jennings when she intervened. Body camera footage captured the woman explaining her actions to the police, where she expressed her disdain for racism but showed no remorse for her physical response. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding political affiliations and racial dynamics in contemporary America.
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