Trump Supporter Allegedly Beat Up by Teens in South Boston
We’re sure you’ve seen Brian Foley, 26, an enthusiastic Trump supporter, in action in the neighborhood. He can often be seen down on the bridge next to Rondo’s on West Broadway, with numerous signs hanging on public property, wagging a Trump flag, and shouting out to passing commuters.
Apparently, he had a run-in with a group of teenagers on Thursday. According to the police report, initially posted by the Boston Herald, Foley was returning from a standout and was passing by Burger King when he came face to face with a pack of teenagers who verbally attacked him for his Trump sign, allegedly saying, “You’re gonna get shot for carrying that flag.” Then, the teens allegedly attacked him, and he fought back. Then, another man passing by pepper-sprayed the kids to help Foley. The teens told police it was Foley who allegedly instigated the fight. Foley had visible scratches on his neck and head and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Later on Thursday, the following post was made on social media about the fight stating it was not 10, not 20 but 17 “leftists” that had attacked Foley. We’re not sure but we’re guessing that the teens have no political affiliation, let alone leftist, unless they were a pack of kids all wearing Harris Walz t-shirts and hats.
Later on Thursday, Foley posted this photo below of him wearing a neck brace with the words “You can’t kill Trump. Can’t kill me.” on Facebook.
According to the Herald, Foley plans on pressing charges against the juveniles. On Wednesday, Foley was back in action on West Broadway continuing to campaign for Trump.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
They were yelling hateful things at everyone who walked by if the walker did not support Trump. I saw the Trump supporters at the Burger King trying to instigate fights with others including me. They called me hateful names when i walked by and refused to engage with them.
Obviously the punks have a political affiliation… why else say “you’re gonna get shot for carrying that (Trump) flag”!! Just another example of advocates of “the party of tolerance” acting out when people disagree with them.
I hope the idiots get some juvie time, and that Foley is well and continues to exercise his right to express his views peaceably.