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The Trump 2024 campaign continues to make its case for why it believes former President Trump is best suited to return to the White House in January 2025. Many Trump supporters think he was robbed during the last election and deserves his chance to make a comeback.

On the other hand, a considerable number of Republicans do not share this sentiment. Anti-Trump conservatives often note that Trump lost the 2020 election and would likely lose again if he faced Biden next year.

Other Republicans who oppose the former president cite issues with his record, his rhetoric, and the caliber of individuals in his orbit. One of those individuals is Ryan Fournier, a co-founder of the political group Students For Trump.

In recent days, it's come to light that Fournier was not only taken into custody by law enforcement, but also officially charged with assault.

What to know about the legal troubles facing Fournier

Following his arrest in North Carolina, the Students For Trump co-founder faces an assault charge, coupled with the charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Fournier is believed to have used a gun to strike a woman - allegedly his girlfriend - in her head.

The 27-year-old is also said to have seized the woman's arm before using the firearm to hit her. So far, the woman's name remains redacted from public view.

Fournier will have to face the music in court next month. Monday, December 18 in North Carolina's Johnston County courthouse is when he'll stand before a judge. Fournier, in the meantime, put up the required $2,500 bond money to get released from custody.

Social media reacts

Given Fournier's involvement in politics over the years, Americans in this arena didn't hesitate to weigh in on the news.

Some social media users suggested the Students For Trump co-founder's legal problems send a clear message about the MAGA movement. Folks of this mindset also said the situation reflects poorly on everyday individuals still drawn to Trump in 2023.

Others drew attention to previous online posts from Fournier. In one of them, he condemned violence from different political protesters. This has since been juxtaposed with him now allegedly perpetrating violent behavior himself.

On X (previously known as Twitter) and Instagram, the 27-year-old set both of his accounts to private mode.