Man Arrested for Popping Baby Trump Balloon Gets Thousands in Donations to Cover Legal Fees
Ahead of President Trump and the First Ladies visit to the Alabama vs. LSU college football game this weekend, a handful of anti-Trump demonstrators planned a protest outside of the Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium. At a park across the street, the left wing activist even setup a “Baby Trump” balloon. This balloon was 20 feet tall and had the President’s face on a baby wearing a diaper’s body.
In order to stop President trump and Melania from having to see the monstrosity, a 32-year-old Trump supporter, Hoyt Deau Hutchinson took a knife and cut an 8-foot slit into the balloon, rendering it impotent. For his patriotic action, Alabama police arrested Hutchinson. He was held on $2,5000 bond and charged with criminal mischievous.
Ffs. “Just before kick-off between two to the top teams in college football, a man stabbed the 20 foot Baby Trump Balloon. His arrest was caught on camera and then shared on Twitter.”https://t.co/IolgjbIJRA
— Barbara Malmet (@B52Malmet) November 9, 2019
This arrest caused immediate scorn from conservative circles. In support of Hutchinson, a GoFundMe page was set up called FREE HOYT to cover his legal bills. In 48-hours, Trump supporters from around the country had chipped in to raise around $40,000 at last count.
The man (Hoyt Hutchinson) that stabbed the #BabyTrumpBalloon posted a Facebook Live video incriminating himself in a felony crime. 🤦♀️ What a shameful act to occur in the midst of a peaceful protest. Thank you to the @TuscaloosaPD for your quick action & arrest. #LSUvsAlabama pic.twitter.com/JJUkxeJxPB
— Deb M. (@AUdebm) November 9, 2019
For his part, Hutchinson was incredibly thankful for the support. He has told the media that he will use the money to cover his legal bills, replace the balloon as mandated and donate the rest to the Republican party.
You to can donate to Hoyt’s legal defense HERE
Update GoFundMe is likely shutting this down.
From Hoyt’s Page: We have been reported by the sympathizers. Apparently we didn’t read the fine print. Gofundme is not going to allow these generous donations to help Hoyt. They will soon likely refund all your support. Apologize for the inconvenience folks. Thanks for the kind words, prayer, and financial support. Reach out to Hoyt on Facebook we love hearing from fellow patriots #Trump2020