Gun-toting St Louis couple threatening BLM protesters outside their home will appear at the Republican National Convention next week to show their support for Trump
- A Trump adviser on Monday confirmed the participation of Patricia and Mark McCloskey in the week-long virtual event
- The McCloskeys were spotted firearms by BLM protesters outside their home in their upscale Missouri neighborhood back on June 28
- The couple, both advocates of personal injury in their 60s, were accused of illegal use of a weapon
- The president has previously defended the pair-gun-pair, accusing the prosecutor of accusing them of an ‘extreme abuse of power’
The St Louis couple who threatened Black Lives Matter protesters with firearms will appear at the Republican National Convention next week to show their support for Donald Trump.
A Trump adviser on Monday confirmed the participation of Patricia and Mark McCloskey in the week-long virtual event where the president hopes to secure more votes for the White House.
The McCloskeys have accused criminals of illegally using a weapon after confronting gunmen in their upscale Missouri neighborhood on June 28.
The president had earlier come out in defense of the pair-gun-pair, speaking to the prosecutor who accused them of ‘absurd’ and accused them of an ‘extreme abuse of power’.
It St. Louis couple (pictured) threatening Black Lives Matter protesters with firearms will appear at Republican National Convention next week to show their support for Donald Trump
Armed homeowners Mark and Patricia McCloskey stand in front of their home in St. Louis, Missouri, aiming their firearms at Protestants
The McCloskeys, both attorneys for personal injuries in their 60s, shot to fame when they were caught on camera emerging from their home in St. Louis.
Footage of the incident shows protesters chanting ‘Let’s go’ as they walked past McCloskeys’ property.
The couple is seen in the footage patrolling back and forth at their front door with their weapons raised.
Patricia is seen holding a gun and moving closer to the Protestants who speak against her as some stand and argue back.
Other protesters are kicked at each other to hear ‘go’, while Patricia continues to wave her gun at her from her front door and Mark looks out the front door with his gun.
No shots were fired during the confrontation.
On July 20, St Louis Circuit attorney Kim Gardner – a Democrat – accused the couple of criminal illegal use of a weapon to display guns during the protest.
A Trump adviser on Monday confirmed the McCloskeys’ participation in the week-long virtual event. Pictured the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio
Trump at the 2016 Republican National Convention The president came out in defense of the pair-gun-pair, and fired the prosecutor who accused them of ‘absurdity’ and accused them of an ‘extreme abuse of power’
The couple fought back, claiming they were protecting themselves and insisting the protesters were also armed and threatening to kill them.
They claimed the Protestants had broken their way into the gated community where the couple lives.
Protesters have denied these allegations with one of the protest leaders, the Rev. Darryl Gray, and said that the gate was open and that Protestants did not damage it during the peaceful march.
The McCloskeys also filed a motion to disqualify Gardner from prosecuting her, after it emerged she had mentioned the case in material for her reelection campaign.
They said the lawyer sowed with ‘criminals’ who infringed on private property.
Kayleigh McEnany told reporters (above) Trump said her accusations of criminal weapons against the couple were ‘extreme’ and a ‘restless’ abuse of power by the St.
Trump waited last month in on the case accusing Gardner of abusing her power.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters on July 21 Trump had told her ‘it is absolutely absurd what is happening to the McCloskeys’.
‘He notes that this is an extreme abuse of power by the prosecutor and notes that many cases have been brought to their attention by violent assailants that they have not submitted and instead they accuse the persons defending them against violence Protestants, ‘she said.
McEnany said Trump’s accusations of criminal weapons against the couple were “extreme” and an “irregular” abuse of power by the St. Louis prosecutor.
The McCloskeys could face up to four years in prison for the Class E crime.
However, Gardner said they recommend a diversionary program such as community service instead of jail time.
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