MAGA Influencer Claims Police Targeted Her Over Trump Affiliation After Assault Incident
MAGA influencer who assaulted woman in London says she was ‘targeted’ over Trump ties
Image: Metro
Melissa Rein Lively, who assaulted a woman on the London Underground, claims she was targeted due to her ties with Donald Trump. She alleges that the British Transport Police politicized the case, which stemmed from an altercation involving her partner's racial remarks.
- 01Melissa Rein Lively assaulted a woman at Bond Street Underground station on October 11, pulling her hair forcefully.
- 02Lively claims the British Transport Police targeted her because of her support for Donald Trump and her MAGA affiliations.
- 03Her partner, Philipp Ostermann, allegedly made racially charged comments during the incident, leading to further charges against him.
- 04Lively accepted a conditional caution, while the assault charge against her was withdrawn in Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
- 05Ostermann faces trial for racially aggravated public order offences on November 17.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Melissa Rein Lively, who previously sought to be Donald Trump's press secretary, was involved in an assault incident on the London Underground, where she pulled another woman's hair. This occurred on October 11 at Bond Street station. Lively claims that the British Transport Police targeted her due to her political connections, alleging that the case was politicized and framed as a symbolic act against MAGA supporters. The incident reportedly began when Lively, under the influence of alcohol, stumbled into a pushchair held by another woman, leading to a confrontation. Her partner, Philipp Ostermann, allegedly made racially charged remarks during the altercation. While Lively accepted a conditional caution and had her assault charge withdrawn, Ostermann has been charged with racially aggravated public order offences and is set to appear in court on November 17.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The incident raises concerns about public safety and the implications of racially charged altercations in public spaces.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you believe that political affiliations influence how legal cases are handled?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.