John Hinckley Jr. was released without conditions 2 1/2 years ago after he wounded President Ronald Reagan and three others in a failed 1981 assassination attempt, and he has since dedicated himself to a life of music and peace.
However, with the historic election of Donald Trump for the second time as president, tormentors on social media have been appealing to Hinckley, who spent decades in a psychiatric hospital, to return to his violent past.
Taking to X, a frustrated Hinckley cried out, “I’m a man of peace now! Please stop with all the negative comments!”
I’m a man of peace now! Please stop with all the negative comments!
— John Hinckley (@JohnHinckley20) November 8, 2024
Unfortunately, the post spurred more of the same from those who could not care less about Hinckley’s inner tranquility, as seen here:
You know what Jodie Foster would think is REALLY impressive? https://t.co/bY4FFw5XLQ pic.twitter.com/fNh05zL1el
— Colin Robinson (@ColinAndEV) November 8, 2024
Trump was struck in the ear by a would-be assassin’s bullet in Pennsylvania, and another would-be assassin was discovered while lying in wait as the former president played a round of golf. The Justice Department announced on Friday that an Iranian plot to kill Trump had been thwarted. Charges were filed against Farhad Shakeri, 51, who was allegedly tasked with surveilling and ultimately assassinating Trump — Shakeri remains at large in Iran.
Overall, Hinckley saw plenty of support, but skeptics were well represented in the responses to his post as well… here’s a quick sampling of those responses, as seen on X:
You’re doing great John don’t let it bother you man some ppl are just assholes.
— Tyler Pearson (@_gidDy_Up_) November 8, 2024
Just paint the cat bro
— All Ball (@knowsallball) November 8, 2024
Everything looks like a nail when you’re a hammer
— Colin Robinson (@fermiparasocks) November 8, 2024
People talk about caring about mental health but will bombard someone with traumatic messages. They only care about internet likes. Ignore them.
— DeviantPigg (@DefectivePigg) November 8, 2024
You are a rare voice of reason in a crazy world John. Glad you found the path of peace. Keep up the good work.
— mcpeppers (@mcpeppers) November 10, 2024
a man of peace but joins twitter and complains about negative comments.
— The OG Border Czar (@NOLA_DnB) November 11, 2024
That’s what Finn says during his dramatic “retirement” from mischief!
— .. ℎ (@sidrakhan_02) November 8, 2024
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