Trump's Bedminster Golf Club Hosted Convicted Jan. 6 Rioter with Nazi Sympathies
Former President Trump praised attendees at events featuring Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a convicted Capitol rioter known for his extreme antisemitic views.
- Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a convicted Jan. 6 participant, spoke at two events at Trump's Bedminster golf club this summer.
- Hale-Cusanelli, described by the DOJ as a 'Nazi sympathizer,' has a history of making extreme antisemitic and racist comments.
- Trump recorded a video message for one of the events, praising attendees as 'amazing patriots.'
- Hale-Cusanelli received an award at one event, which was organized by the Patriot Freedom Project, a group supporting Capitol riot defendants.
- Critics, including the ADL and Jewish Federation of Ocean County, have condemned Trump's association with Hale-Cusanelli and called for disavowal of his views.