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The "Trump commemorative coin," designed and produced by a Chinese small commodity manufacturing company, has begun to go on sale.
Should MAGA fans rush to buy?
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This dude won an election on "affordability" but now says its a made up word.

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Not sure where you live in the US but I'm certain beyond any doubt your own elected grifters are running on "affordability". We have an idiot for a governor who has successfully managed to avoid everything having to do with affordability and has vetoed every bill intended to address the issue.
 
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Me realizing that there are several members of this very forum who will accept that Trump is responsible for the lower egg prices because the tanned orange emperor said so
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Man accused of burning cross in Chicago's Grant Park released from custody​

ByKasey Chronis, Lauren Westphal and Cody King
FOX 32 Chicago
Crime and Public Safety
Published June 17, 2026 9:31 PM CDT

CPD: Person of interest in custody after burning cross found in Grant Park



CPD: Person of interest in custody after burning cross found in Grant Park​

Chicago police say a person of interest is in custody after a cross burned in Grant Park last week.

The Brief​

    • Chicago police charged 21-year-old Merlin Lu with multiple felonies, including hate crime and arson charges, after authorities say he burned a cross in Grant Park on June 9.
    • Officers responded to reports of a burning object near Columbus Drive and Balbo Drive, where firefighters extinguished a large cross-shaped fire; no injuries were reported.
    • Investigators identified Lu as the suspect after releasing surveillance images to the public, and he is due back in court Thursday.
CHICAGO - A 21-year-old man has been charged after burning a cross in Grant Park last week, according to Chicago Police.
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Merlin Lu, 21, of Chicago,is charged with multiple felony counts, including:

  • One felony count of criminal damage to state-supported property by fire causing more than $500 but less than $10,000 in damage.
  • One felony count of arson involving real or personal property valued at more than $150.
  • Two felony counts of committing a hate crime at a park or community center.
  • One misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct for breach of the peace.
  • One misdemeanor count of reckless conduct.
  • One misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property involving less than $500 in damage.
  • One misdemeanor count of cross burning with intent to intimidate

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Merlin Lu, 21 (Chicago Police Department)
Lu was arrested by police on June 15.

He was identified as the suspect who started a fire in Grant Park, burning a cross, therefore committing a hate crime, in the 1400 block of S. Halsted on June 9.

The backstory:

Police said officers responded about 2:30 p.m. June 9 to the 600 block of South Columbus Drive after receiving reports of an object on fire.

Video from the scene appeared to show a large burning cross near the intersection of Columbus and Balbo drives in Grant Park.

The Chicago Fire Department extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.

According to court records, surveillance video showed Jason Lu carrying two wooden planks into Grant Park. Prosecutors said Lu used a hammer and nails to construct a cross, wrapped it in toilet paper, doused it with kerosene, attached a red "Make America Great Again" hat and set it on fire.

Court records state the flames spread to the upper branches of a nearby tree before Lu fled the scene shirtless and carrying a backpack.

Lu later told police he believed "the greatest threat to the American people are Trump, Epstein, their billionaire pedophile friends and the MAGA Christian nationals base," according to court records.

Investigators recovered a hammer, box of nails, lighter, cigarette butt and kerosene bottle cap near the burned cross and tree, court records said.

Lu's attorney argued the incident was a political protest rather than a hate crime, saying no one was injured and there was no intent to harm anyone.

During a detention hearing, a judge found prosecutors met their burden of showing Lu posed a threat to the community but failed to present clear and convincing evidence to support a hate crime allegation.

The day after the fire, police released a photo of a man they said was seen leaving the area and asked the public for help identifying him.

Police announced Tuesday that a person of interest had been taken into custody in connection with the investigation.

What's next:

Lu appeared in court Thursday and was released pending trial without electronic monitoring or other restrictions.

The judge ruled Lu is not a flight risk because he has no prior criminal history, despite finding that he poses a threat to the community.

Damage to the tree is estimated at about $1,800, according to court records.

Lu is scheduled to return to court at 9 a.m. June 22.

The Source: Details for this story were provided by the Chicago Police Department and previous Fox Chicago reporting.
 
Hakwa Nadro said:
If burning the cross is a hate crime why is burning the Holy Quran considered a freedom of expression. Hypocrites should be tattooed on their foreheads.
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Burning the Quran can be considered a hate crime in the USA if it is done with the intent to incite hatred or violence against a particular group.
 
So, let's get caught up on some relevant current events:

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Noem warns of 'coordinated' effort to funnel Chinese nationals into US

Kristi Noem alleges China is running a coordinated "travel agency"-style operation to funnel Chinese nationals across U.S. borders using documents and buses.
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And this woman simply won't go away. It's as if she is planning to run again for President:

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Hillary Clinton hammers Joe Biden for 2024 reelection bid despite supporting campaign: 'terrible mistake'

Hillary Clinton calls Biden's 2024 reelection bid a "terrible mistake" for himself, his legacy and the country during an interview Monday.
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Here in AZ-land, Democrats still don't know what a woman is:

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Volleyball star skewers Democrat state lawmaker from viral spat after 'Save Women's Sports' bill passes

Arizona's legislature passes bill to keep biological males out of women's sports, sending HCR2003 to voters this fall after a viral exchange.
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Would like to know where the $650K from the "Go Fund Me" account went:

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Karmelo Anthony claims he's penniless as business records tied to parents draw scrutiny

Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony claims he is penniless while seeking a taxpayer-funded attorney, but records show his parents formed a Texas business.
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And lastly, telling us what we already knew:

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Cause of Titan submersible implosion that killed five revealed in damning final report

Company failures, design flaws and inadequate regulatory oversight were to blame for the deadly 2023 Titan submersible disaster that killed all five passengers on board, according to the final repo…
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Never mind......this is why I typically discount anything Twitter related pending further information.

A 5 minutes search on the term "Israeli spy towers in Arizona" resulted in a dozen links or so. This is all part of the enhanced border security along the US-MX border.
 
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60 Israeli spy towers in your state of Arizona.......

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But FISA is "Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act". It's spying on foreign nationals in the US. Or US citizens who are working on behalf of foreign countries.

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So could they be spying on somebody who is suspected of working for Iran...but not against the US. I doubt it explicitly says they have to be working against the US government. If some US citizen is working on the behalf of the Russians to target France then sure that puts them under surveillance and I'm sure the US would probably give French Intelligence the details about it.
 
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