Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
The DU Lounge
Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsFederal Troops Tear-Gas Yankees Off Field So Trump Can Throw Out First Pitch
NEW YORKMoving in formation across the first-base line as terrified players scrambled into the dugout, federal troops reportedly tear-gassed the New York Yankees off the field Friday so President Donald Trump could throw out the first pitch before their opening home game.
Sources confirmed that minutes before their contest against the Boston Red Sox was scheduled to begin, dozens of federal troops rushed onto the field and set upon the Yankees starters, pushing them into foul territory with riot shields and beating several of themincluding Brett Gardner, Gio Urshela, and Gleyber Torreswith batons. Yankees players and coaches were heard to shout that they had no idea what was happening until they noticed a golf cart emerge from the bullpen with the president, who proceeded to stand on the mound and thank everyone for coming.
As the tear gas near the dugout dissipated, federal agents in full riot gear could be seen placing zip cuffs on the Yankees relievers and attempting to confiscate cameras from the TV crew filming the game. At press time, team sources had confirmed they had been unaware of the presidents planned attendance, while Trump posed for pictures holding a baseball before dropping it on the mound and walking away.
https://sports.theonion.com/federal-troops-tear-gas-yankees-off-field-so-trump-can-1844571417
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
5 replies, 943 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (10)
ReplyReply to this post
5 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Federal Troops Tear-Gas Yankees Off Field So Trump Can Throw Out First Pitch (Original Post)
smirkymonkey
Aug 2020
OP
captain queeg
(10,198 posts)1. The golf cart makes it sound that much more believable.
burrowowl
(17,641 posts)2. lol
Layzeebeaver
(1,624 posts)3. They failed to mention...
That the whitehouse admin handed to president a softball just prior.
Budum Tish!
Gothmog
(145,253 posts)4. I love good satire
Coventina
(27,120 posts)5. The Onion is a national treasure!