What kind of country handcuffs an 87-year-old war hero?

#JohnSpitzberg — U.S. Air Force #veteran — was jailed for a peaceful protest.

This is what “freedom” looks like now in America.
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#NoKings
#Resist
#ICEOUT

#JohnSpitzberg, an 87-year-old U.S. Air Force #veteran, was handcuffed and jailed for peacefully protesting at the Capitol—exercising the rights he once fought to defend.

🎵 This is what peaceful protest looks like in America now.
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The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old #veteran #JohnSpitzberg at the Capitol

John Spitzberg joined a #veterans march at the National Mall on March 14 in Washington, DC. The 87-year-old veteran was #arrested June 13 at the US Capitol while protesting #Trump’s birthday parade spectacle […]

The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the Capitol — NPR The video of John Spitzberg's arrest has been shared widely across social platforms, becoming a crystalizing moment for those protesting the Trump administration.

#JohnSpitzberg #USAF #veterans #protest #resist #disabledactivist #wethepeople #nokings

An 87-year-old veteran was arrested for peacefully protesting.
Cuffed. Charged. Treated like a criminal.

Meanwhile, the violent Jan 6 rioters walk free—pardoned.
Some say they’re now Trump’s secret ICE police.

🎧 Hear the truth they want buried:
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#johnspitzberg #nokings #ICE

The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the Capitol The video of John Spitzberg's arrest has been shared widely across social platforms, becoming a crystalizing moment for those protesting the Trump administration.

The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran #JohnSpitzberg at the Capitol via @npr.org #FridayMorning
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The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the Capitol The video of John Spitzberg's arrest has been shared widely across social platforms, becoming a crystalizing moment for those protesting the Trump administration.

#JohnSpitzberg IS A HERO! While TACO 🤡 is a ZERO! The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the Capitol

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"Video of the incident shows officers arresting an elderly veteran using a walker with wheels and a chair."

#Patriotism #FightFascism #DefendDemocracy #JohnSpitzberg

87-year-old vet #JohnSpitzberg was arrested for peacefully protesting on the Capitol steps—on a walker. While fascists parade tanks, he showed real courage. Make his name trend so he knows we appreciate what he did!

#StandWithSpitzberg #VeteransAgainstFascism #NoKingsDay #ElderDefiance

‪🔴 .. Honte aux #MAGA - & #Trump, et sa clique
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Vétéran de 87 ans #JohnSpitzberg a été libéré après avoir été arrêté vendredi sur les marches du Capitole alors qu’il manifestait contre #Trump défilé.
Lorsqu’on lui a demandé ce qu’il ressentait, il a répondu : « Je ne fais que commencer, mon ami. »

Molly Ploofkins
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87 year old veteran #JohnSpitzberg was released from the #D.C. jail yesterday after being arrested Friday on the Capitol steps while protesting the #Trump parade.

Asked how it felt to be arrested at 87, he replied, 'I'm just beginning, my friend.'

🇺🇸 87 year old veteran #JohnSpitzberg was released from the #D.C. jail yesterday after being arrested Friday on the #Capitol steps while protesting the #Trump parade.

Asked how it felt to be arrested at 87, he replied, 'I'm just beginning, my friend.'

“How does it feel to get arrested at 87 years old”

“I’m just beginning, my friend.”

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#NoKings #JohnSpitzberg