Breaking News Psychotic leftist attempts to assassinate Republican gov candidate for NY Lee Zeldin.

[DarthOne]

Rep. Lee Zeldin attacked at Perinton campaign stop, suspect charged

Rep. Lee Zeldin attacked at Perinton campaign stop, suspect charged

According to deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Jakubonis swung his weapon toward Zeldin’s neck and told him “you’re done.”

www.rochesterfirst.com

PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — A Fairport man has been charged with attempted assault for his involvement in an attack on Congressman Lee Zeldin during a campaign event in Perinton Thursday night.

Zeldin is the Republican candidate for governor in New York State.

Witnesses say Zeldin was giving a speech about bail reform at the VFW on Macedon Center Road when a man — reportedly an Iraq War veteran under the influence of alcohol — stumbled through the crowd. He then proceeded to climb on the stage and pull out a knife.

Witnesses say when the man lunged at Zeldin, AMVETS National Director Joe Chenelly tackled and restrained him, along with other bystanders at the scene.

Those on the scene were able to zip-tie the suspect and get the weapon away before he was taken into custody by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

The suspect responsible for the attack was identified overnight Friday as 43-year-old David Jakubonis of Fairport. He was charged with attempted assault in the second degree.

Chenelly said he vows to get the man in custody the help he needs.

“When he said he served in Iraq, I got down hands on my knees and said, ‘You know, we’re going to get through whatever you’ve done here tonight,’ and told him, ‘You’re going to get better and focus on that,’ and said, ‘You can contact me after this thing is done,.” Chenelly said. “I was told not the engage with him right now. I think it’s very important we obviously have a mental health crisis nationwide— not just with our veterans but we especially have it with our veterans.”

According to deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Jakubonis swung his weapon toward Zeldin’s neck and told him “you’re done.”

Jakubonis was arraigned in Perinton Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

Zeldin was not hurt and took the stage again when it was over.

A live stream recording the event captured the moment the republican candidate was attacked. Footage of what police say was an attempted assault can be seen below.

Rep. Lee Zeldin attacked at Perinton campaign stop, suspect charged

According to deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Jakubonis swung his weapon toward Zeldin’s neck and told him “you’re done.”

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Congressman Zeldin made a statement expressing his gratitude for the people who helped defend him during the incident. He said:

“Thank you to everyone who reached out following tonight’s attack in Fairport. Someone tried to stab me on stage during this evening’s rally, but fortunately, I was able to grab his wrist and stop him for a few moments until others tackled him. I’m ok, and Alison Esposito, and all other attendees are safe. The attacker is in custody. Grateful for the attendees who stepped up quickly to assist and the law enforcement officers who quickly responded. I’m as resolute as ever to do my part to make New York safe again. This suspect will likely be right back out on the street immediately.”

 

[Sergeant Foley]

Rep. Lee Zeldin attacked at Perinton campaign stop, suspect charged

Rep. Lee Zeldin attacked at Perinton campaign stop, suspect charged

According to deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Jakubonis swung his weapon toward Zeldin’s neck and told him “you’re done.”

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Yet Hochul still likely winning a full term in four months.

 

[DarthOne]

Alleged Lee Zeldin attempted attacker charged with felony, immediately released just as congressman predicted

Alleged Lee Zeldin attempted attacker charged with felony, immediately released just as congressman predicted

Rep. Lee Zeldin's alleged attacker who tried to stab him with a sharp object during a campaign stop in New York was released on his own recognizance after being charged with a felony.

www.foxnews.com

A man who allegedly attacked Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., with a sharp object at a campaign stop in Perinton, New York, Thursday evening was charged with a felony and released from custody within hours of his arrest, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said.

The suspect, identified as David G. Jakubonis, 43 of Fairport, N.Y., was charged with attempted assault in the second degree.

He was arraigned in Perinton Town Court and released on his own recognizance, the sheriff’s department said.

Zeldin, who is the Republican candidate for governor in New York, predicted the alleged attacker would be released.

Jakubonis was tackled by AMVETS national Director Joe Chenelly, according to witnesses.

"His right hand came up, I assume out of his pocket, and he had a blade on his hand," Chenelly told Fox News Digital. "His fingers were like two finger holes in the blade and lunged at the congressman. And Congressman Zeldin blocked the first lunge. And then as he tried to lunge again, I grabbed him from behind and tackled him down to the ground and held him on the ground."

Zeldin released a statement after the attack that said: "Thank you to everyone who reached out following tonight’s attack in Fairport. Someone tried to stab me on stage during this evening’s rally, but fortunately, I was able to grab his wrist and stop him for a few moments until others tackled him. I’m ok, and @EspositoforNY, and all other attendees are safe. The attacker is in custody. Grateful for the attendees who stepped up quickly to assist and the law enforcement officers who quickly responded. I’m as resolute as ever to do my part to make NY safe again."

No serious injuries were reported.

 

[Captain X]

Jakubonis was arraigned in Perinton Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

Fucking insane.

 

[Cherico]

yeah saw this comming a mile away, this isn't the first time a democrat has tried to assasinate a republican politition I mean they already tried to murder a supreme court justice after all. It wont be the last in fact I predict we will see more assasination attempts by the left in the future.

And then when people start assasinating left wing political figures in retribution the left will be shocked.

 

[Sergeant Foley]

yeah saw this comming a mile away, this isn't the first time a democrat has tried to assasinate a republican politition I mean they already tried to murder a supreme court justice after all. It wont be the last in fact I predict we will see more assasination attempts by the left in the future.

And then when people start assasinating left wing political figures in retribution the left will be shocked.

Yet oddsmakers still have Hochul winning a full four-year term by double digits

 

[Cherico]

Yet oddsmakers still have Hochul winning a full four-year term by double digits

Its new york state, its a blue no matter who state, and that wont change until things hit rock bottom.

 

[Circle of Willis]

Yet oddsmakers still have Hochul winning a full four-year term by double digits

That's twice you've said that in two hours. We get it, it's New Fucking York so of course the Democrats are going to win barring a miracle or ten on the Republican side. Kathy Hochul could surely eat an entire conga line of toddlers on live television and win.

Point is though, the continued polarization of politics and the escalation of tensions to assassination attempts on figures the left doesn't like (Kav, now Zeldin) mean that electoral politics' slide to irrelevance will continue. If the US as a whole doesn't turn things around and force a major deescalation (like say, throwing tons of Democrats out in a red tsunami on the scale of the Biblical Flood to rebuke the Dems for basically enabling attacks on pregnancy centers, peaceful pro-lifers and Republican politicians) then sooner or later, the ballot box will be shut and the bullet box opened, at which point it doesn't really matter which way a state's politics lean anymore.

 

[Sergeant Foley]

That's twice you've said that in two hours. We get it, it's New Fucking York so of course the Democrats are going to win barring a miracle or ten on the Republican side. Kathy Hochul could surely eat an entire conga line of toddlers on live television and win.

Point is though, the continued polarization of politics and the escalation of tensions to assassination attempts on figures the left doesn't like (Kav, now Zeldin) mean that electoral politics' slide to irrelevance will continue. If the US as a whole doesn't turn things around and force a major deescalation (like say, throwing tons of Democrats out in a red tsunami on the scale of the Biblical Flood to rebuke the Dems for basically enabling attacks on pregnancy centers, peaceful pro-lifers and Republican politicians) then sooner or later, the ballot box will be shut and the bullet box opened, at which point it doesn't really matter which way a state's politics lean anymore.

Prediction: Folks will move on from this story by next week because the news cycle keeps spinning

 

[Cherico]

Prediction: Folks will move on from this story by next week because the news cycle keeps spinning

how long until the next left wing assasination attempt on a republican politition? I give it a month.

 

[Zyobot]

That's twice you've said that in two hours. We get it, it's New Fucking York so of course the Democrats are going to win barring a miracle or ten on the Republican side. Kathy Hochul could surely eat an entire conga line of toddlers on live television and win.

Point is though, the continued polarization of politics and the escalation of tensions to assassination attempts on figures the left doesn't like (Kav, now Zeldin) mean that electoral politics' slide to irrelevance will continue. If the US as a whole doesn't turn things around and force a major deescalation (like say, throwing tons of Democrats out in a red tsunami on the scale of the Biblical Flood to rebuke the Dems for basically enabling attacks on pregnancy centers, peaceful pro-lifers and Republican politicians) then sooner or later, the ballot box will be shut and the bullet box opened, at which point it doesn't really matter which way a state's politics lean anymore.

In that case, who wants to bet on right-wing retaliation trailing close behind the left-wing agitators? I don't want to sound flippant or blasé about it, but I'm increasingly concerned that's where radicalized actors on both sides are headed, if there's no deescalation and even-handed accountability now, just as you've said.

After all, the Left has a rich history of their crazier elements acting out and kickstarting fights the angry, more thuggish ranks of the Right all too brutally finish. (Rather than the "rigid, elitist Right" simply blowing the Left's "peaceful reforms" way out of proportion and "forcing them to resort to violence", as left-wing historians and well-read progressives like to portray it as.)

 

[Floridaman]

In that case, who wants to bet on right-wing retaliation trailing close behind the left-wing agitators? I don't want to sound flippant or blasé about it, but I'm increasingly concerned that's where radicalized actors on both sides are headed, if there's no deescalation and even-handed accountability now, just as you've said.

After all, the Left has a rich history of their crazier elements acting out and kickstarting fights the angry, more thuggish ranks of the Right all too brutally finish. (Rather than the "rigid, elitist Right" simply blowing the Left's "peaceful reforms" way out of proportion and "forcing them to resort to violence", as left-wing historians and well-read progressives like to portray it as.)

Doubt it, I have yet to see anyone on the right in America display the capacity for street violence, contrary to the screeching of groups like the ADL who claim Hitlers ghost is around every corner.

 

[Cherico]

Doubt it, I have yet to see anyone on the right in America display the capacity for street violence, contrary to the screeching of groups like the ADL who claim Hitlers ghost is around every corner.

You saw the proto street fighters be born in 2020, as left wing violence escalates you will see more miltias form organically. Its simple action reaction when you get down to it.

 

[Circle of Willis]

In that case, who wants to bet on right-wing retaliation trailing close behind the left-wing agitators? I don't want to sound flippant or blasé about it, but I'm increasingly concerned that's where radicalized actors on both sides are headed, if there's no deescalation and even-handed accountability now, just as you've said.

After all, the Left has a rich history of their crazier elements acting out and kickstarting fights the angry, more thuggish ranks of the Right all too brutally finish. (Rather than the "rigid, elitist Right" simply blowing the Left's "peaceful reforms" way out of proportion and "forcing them to resort to violence", as left-wing historians and well-read progressives like to portray it as.)

That's something I consider an inevitability if this trend doesn't de-escalate. The left will rely on their captive institutions to suppress right-wing efforts at retaliation and intimidate their enemies, but if that could work indefinitely, there never would've been a single government overthrown anytime, anywhere in the course of history ever.

 

[Bacle]

That's twice you've said that in two hours. We get it, it's New Fucking York so of course the Democrats are going to win barring a miracle or ten on the Republican side. Kathy Hochul could surely eat an entire conga line of toddlers on live television and win.

Point is though, the continued polarization of politics and the escalation of tensions to assassination attempts on figures the left doesn't like (Kav, now Zeldin) mean that electoral politics' slide to irrelevance will continue. If the US as a whole doesn't turn things around and force a major deescalation (like say, throwing tons of Democrats out in a red tsunami on the scale of the Biblical Flood to rebuke the Dems for basically enabling attacks on pregnancy centers, peaceful pro-lifers and Republican politicians) then sooner or later, the ballot box will be shut and the bullet box opened, at which point it doesn't really matter which way a state's politics lean anymore.

Bullet box doesn't matter unless it comes with AA and ASAT weapons.

Because at the end of the day, modern weaponry make any 'civil war'/'Trouble's' scenario farcical outside of being an annoyance that justifies more crackdowns.

There will never be another 1776 moment/revolution in this nation, because the powers that be have weapons that can wipe out cities in one go. All people have to do is look at Swalwell and the Dems jokes about 'AR-15s vs F-15s and nukes' to see the Dems have very little qualms about breaking out very serious hardware to put down any internal revolution that starts up, and the feel comfortable enough in their ability to wield said power in that manner that they will joke about it in public.

Thinking the 'bullet box' has any value as a tool of political change, or any potential to go full 1776 again against the illegit gov in DC, is a farce brought on by a lot of Right-Wing cope and echochamber effects.

 

[Circle of Willis]

Bullet box doesn't matter unless it comes with AA and ASAT weapons.

Because at the end of the day, modern weaponry make any 'civil war'/'Trouble's' scenario farcical outside of being an annoyance that justifies more crackdowns.

There will never be another 1776 moment/revolution in this nation, because the powers that be have weapons that can wipe out cities in one go. All people have to do is look at Swalwell and the Dems jokes about 'AR-15s vs F-15s and nukes' to see the Dems have very little qualms about breaking out very serious hardware to put down any internal revolution that starts up, and the feel comfortable enough in their ability to wield said power in that manner that they will joke about it in public.

Thinking the 'bullet box' has any value as a tool of political change, or any potential to go full 1776 again against the illegit gov in DC, is a farce brought on by a lot of Right-Wing cope and echochamber effects.

I feel like this is something that would more fittingly be better continued in the 2ACW hypotheticals thread, but I can't find it.

Regardless, I think this 4chan anon accurately sums up the problems with thinking that overwhelming firepower and a will to kill on the part of the government will hand them an automatic victory by default.

If you are concerned about the rebels not having sufficient conventional firepower of their own, I'm sure the National Guard, state guards, police and sheriff's departments, etc. of red states like Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri plus defectors from the US Armed Forces themselves can make up for that disadvantage. I would say that a fracturing of the military along ideological lines in the style of the Spanish Civil War is likely, but frankly that happens with pretty much every civil conflict that goes kinetic so it's hardly limited to Spain. And yes, that's even with extensive efforts by the government to ensure their army is populated solely with right-thinkers.

And any government that would think of nuking its own population to 'win' is one that's tired of living.

 

[Cherico]

Bullet box doesn't matter unless it comes with AA and ASAT weapons.

Because at the end of the day, modern weaponry make any 'civil war'/'Trouble's' scenario farcical outside of being an annoyance that justifies more crackdowns.

There will never be another 1776 moment/revolution in this nation, because the powers that be have weapons that can wipe out cities in one go. All people have to do is look at Swalwell and the Dems jokes about 'AR-15s vs F-15s and nukes' to see the Dems have very little qualms about breaking out very serious hardware to put down any internal revolution that starts up, and the feel comfortable enough in their ability to wield said power in that manner that they will joke about it in public.

Thinking the 'bullet box' has any value as a tool of political change, or any potential to go full 1776 again against the illegit gov in DC, is a farce brought on by a lot of Right-Wing cope and echochamber effects.

We litterally just saw the this be proven wrong in afganistan.

 

[Circle of Willis]

We litterally just saw the this be proven wrong in afganistan.

While A-stan is a good example of what a horribly outgunned but persistent force can pull off in an asymmetrical struggle, I was thinking the terminal stage Soviet Union might be of greater relevance to an 'American left losing power and violently lashing out' scenario. I'm sure if the Soviet nomenklatura (who certainly didn't lack for contempt toward their subjects) could have glassed Vilnius in 1990 to retain power & scare everyone else back into line, they absolutely would have.

That they didn't, and that the USSR fell instead even though they did attempt violent crackdowns there and elsewhere, is incredibly telling as to what even an ideologically indoctrinated, corrupt and ruthless military that isn't known for even pretending to care about 'human rights' and 'collateral damage' will count as their limits.

 

[DarthOne]

JUST IN: Man Who Tried to Assassinate Lee Zeldin Taken Into Custody by FBI One Day After He Was Released

JUST IN: Man Who Tried to Assassinate Lee Zeldin Taken Into Custody by FBI One Day After He Was Released | The Gateway Pundit | by Cristina Laila

David Jakubonis after attempted assassination of New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin – UpdatesPlug screengrab As TGP’s Kristinn Taylor previously reported, a man armed with a sharp object jumped on stage and attacked New York Republican nominee for governor Rep.

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As TGP’s Kristinn Taylor previously reported, a man armed with a sharp object jumped on stage and attacked New York Republican nominee for governor Rep. Lee Zeldin during an outdoor campaign rally in the Rochester suburb of Perinton Thursday night.

Thankfully Zeldin was not injured.

WATCH:


The attacker, David Jakubonis, reportedly wrestled with Zeldin but was subdued by someone else at the rally.

Jakubonis, 43, an Army veteran from Fairport, New York was charged with second degree felony and later released from custody.

According to the Daily Mail, Jakubonis was arrested by the FBI on federal assault charges on Saturday.

The Daily Mail reported:

The man who drunkenly attacked the Republican candidate for governor in New York was photographed being taken into custody by FBI, state and county police Saturday on federal assault charges, after being immediately released following the attack under the state’s bail reform laws.
David Jakubonis, 43, an Army veteran, was arrested after allegedly attacking Zeldin with a $10 cat keyring weapon at the congressman’s Thursday campaign rally for state governor, outside of Rochester, New York. He was released hours later.
But on Saturday, DailyMail.com cameras saw Jakubonis taken into custody by FBI, New York State police and deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
A six-car motorcade pulled into Jakubonis’ apartment complex a little before noon on Saturday and left with Jakubonis in custody 15 minutes later.
He’s set to make his first appearance in court Saturday afternoon in front of US Magistrate Judge Marion W. Payson.

Lee Zeldin appeared on Fox & Friends on Saturday and discussed the details of the attack.

Call me jaded, but I cannot feel this was a case of 'oh crap, people are noticing we let him go! Quick, arrest him and make our bullshit look less obvious!'

 

[Cherico]

JUST IN: Man Who Tried to Assassinate Lee Zeldin Taken Into Custody by FBI One Day After He Was Released

JUST IN: Man Who Tried to Assassinate Lee Zeldin Taken Into Custody by FBI One Day After He Was Released | The Gateway Pundit | by Cristina Laila

David Jakubonis after attempted assassination of New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin – UpdatesPlug screengrab As TGP’s Kristinn Taylor previously reported, a man armed with a sharp object jumped on stage and attacked New York Republican nominee for governor Rep.

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Call me jaded, but I cannot feel this was a case of 'oh crap, people are noticing we let him go! Quick, arrest him and make our bullshit look less obvious!'

I think its more the FBI realizes that a red wave is here, that betting everything on the democrats was a mistake and that if they don't do their jobs there will be a massive purge at best, and the complete dismanteling of their organization at worst. In other words their covering their own ass.

Because shit like this is blood feud level shit, and once people start treating it as such you have to deal with the conquences.