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.
