Trump family calling for an FBI Investigation of Anti-Trump protests.
The Observer, a news site owned by President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, posted an op-ed calling for an FBI investigation into the “political thuggery” of anti-Trump protests taking place in the wake of the presidential election. [1]
But it is alleged that Trump actually paid “actors” to hold signs during Trumps presidential announcement.
New York-based Extra Mile Casting sent an email last Friday to its client list of background actors, seeking extras to beef up attendance at Trump’s event. [2]
Here’s the alleged full email from Extra Mile, with contact information redacted.
Hi there—
We are working helping one of are [sic] associates out at Gotham GR – http://gothamgr.com/ with a big event happening on TUESDAY 6/16/15.
This is an event in support of Donald Trump and an upcoming exciting announcement he will be making at this event.
This event is called “People for a Stronger America.” The entire group is a pro-small business group that is dedicated to encouraging Donald Trump and his latest ventures. This event will be televised.
We are looking to cast people for the event to wear t-shirts and carry signs and help cheer him in support of his announcement.
We understand this is not a traditional “background job,” but we believe acting comes in all forms and this is inclusive of that school of thought.
This event is happening LIVE and will be from 8:45AM-11:30AM. LESS THAN 3 HOURS
This will take place inside / interior.
The rate for this is: $50 CASH at the end of the event.
We would love to book you if you are interested and still available.
Please let us know and we will get back to you with confirmation.
Akron Ohio, November 15, 2016 – Anti Trump Protestors take to the streets of Akron, Ohio for a peaceful protest.
so proud to have been a part of something so important with my fellow vcu students and residents of richmond #fucktrump #notmypresident pic.twitter.com/wwDkpB8ms3
— caroline nelson (@carolinels0n) November 10, 2016
thousands of people filling union square, marching in protest of trump. I ❤️ New York #notmypresident pic.twitter.com/IOx3CzBYkP
— Farah Visslailli (@fayr_bear) November 9, 2016
Thousands of people line the streets of American cities to protest. Our voices will be heard. #TrumpProtest #NotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/kuyZduwN1u
— Jordan (@jordansdiamonds) November 10, 2016
References:
- Media Matters, December 7, 2016, Andrew Lawrence – News Outlet Owned By Trump Son In-Law Posts Op-Ed Calling For FBI Investigation Of Anti-Trump Protests
- Hollywood Reporter, June 17, 2015, Aaron Counch, Emmet McDermott – Donald Trump Campaign Offered Actors $50 to Cheer for Him at Presidential Announcement