Trump suggests shooting shoplifters during California GOP speech

Former President Donald Trump suggested using "federal law enforcement assets" to prevent shoplifting and theft during a California GOP speech on Friday, according to a report by Fox News1. Trump addressed the California GOP during the speech and said that he would "immediately stop all of the pillaging and theft" by shooting shoplifters as they leave the store1. He also praised the law enforcement in the country and said that they "know what to do, but they aren't allowed to do anything because of incompetent politicians"1.

Trump's comments have been met with criticism, with many people calling them dangerous and irresponsible1. The suggestion of shooting shoplifters has been seen as a violation of human rights and a threat to public safety1. The former president's comments come as he runs to take the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election1.

Key facts:

  • Former President Donald Trump suggested using "federal law enforcement assets" to prevent shoplifting and theft during a California GOP speech on Friday, according to a report by Fox News1.
  • Trump addressed the California GOP during the speech and said that he would "immediately stop all of the pillaging and theft" by shooting shoplifters as they leave the store1.
  • He also praised the law enforcement in the country and said that they "know what to do, but they aren't allowed to do anything because of incompetent politicians"1.
  • Trump's comments have been met with criticism, with many people calling them dangerous and irresponsible1.
  • The suggestion of shooting shoplifters has been seen as a violation of human rights and a threat to public safety1.