Jury Deliberates in 'Trump Train' Civil Trial Over Biden-Harris Bus Incident

The trial hinges on whether the 2020 highway encounter amounted to political intimidation or protected speech.

The civil trial in Austin, Texas, involves a confrontation where Trump supporters surrounded a Biden-Harris campaign bus days before the 2020 election.
Plaintiffs, including former Texas state senator Wendy Davis, allege the incident was a calculated attack violating the Ku Klux Klan Act, which prohibits political violence and intimidation.
Defendants argue their actions were protected speech, claiming social media posts and convoy behavior were sarcastic and not conspiratorial.
Video evidence shows Trump supporters' vehicles boxing in the campaign bus and driving aggressively, causing a significant slowdown and safety concerns.
The jury began deliberations on Friday and is set to resume on Monday, with plaintiffs seeking compensatory and punitive damages.