When former president Donald Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, Republican Michigan state representative Neil Friske said it was “outrageous.”
When Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’sdecided to charge 16 members of the Michigan GOP who allegedly acted as false electors for Trump in 2020, Friske called it “USSR-style persecution.”
So, what will Friske say now that he has been arrested for allegedly chasing a stripper from his home with a gun? Well, we already know, actually: In a Twitter/X post, his campaign called his arrest “highly suspect” and implied it was politically motivated. The statement, released, several hours after his arrest, said the representative “is always exercising his 2nd Amendment right.” The post asked for prayers.
According to reports, Friske was arrested on Thursday by the Lansing Police Department with a gun in his possession at 2:25 a.m. near his home, after he allegedly chased an adult dancer from his home.
The dancer also supposedly works at the Déjà Vu gentlemen’s club in Lansing, which is located close to Friske’s home. The LPD said they were responding to a shots fired call.
Authorities also declined to name the charges against Friske until he is arraigned on Friday or Saturday.
According to heartlandsignal.com and The Associated Press: Friske has represented the state’s 107th District since January 2023, and he is regarded as a far-right member of the body.
Michigan’s House Freedom Caucus welcomed Friske into its ranks as its secretary.
On June 5, Friske spoke at a press conference to introduce a set of bills sponsored by the Freedom Caucus aimed at combating “rampant illegal immigration.”
Friske, who is vying for reelection in November, posted on X shortly before his arrest on Thursday morning. He criticized opponent Parker Fairbairn for being a RINO (Republican in Name Only) and making it “clear that he will work with the Democrats.”
Friske is currently being held in the Lansing’s city jail until his arraignment. He is on the Republican primary ballot and will face Fairbairn after previously defeating him in 2022 by 1,061 votes.
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