Republican Congressman Mike Collins of Georgia has ignited a firestorm of criticism after baselessly alleging that President Joe Biden ordered the shooting of Donald Trump after a suspected shooter fired multiple shots during Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
In a controversial statement posted on X, Collins asserted, “Biden gave the order,” immediately sparking outrage and disbelief across social media.
Doubling down on his unfounded accusation, Collins called for the Republican District Attorney in Butler County, PA, to “immediately file charges against Biden for inciting an assassination.”
The congressman’s remarks swiftly drew condemnation from various quarters, with social media users denouncing him as a “QAnon freak” and calling for his resignation.
“You need to resign, psycho,” remarked Keith Olbermann, echoing the sentiments of many.
Others joined in expressing their disbelief and dismay at Collins’ unfounded claims.
One user stated, “Resign immediately you freaked out loser,” while @iamchrismays quipped, “I thought the Supreme Court gave the president absolute immunity?”
Several users expressed concern over Collins’ position as a sitting member of Congress, with one remarking, “You’re a sitting member of congress. This is truly embarrassing. Be better.”
The backlash continues to mount against Collins as his unsubstantiated allegations fuel further division and scrutiny in an already polarized political climate.
For a glimpse of the reactions, see below:
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— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) July 13, 2024
The Republican District Attorney in Butler County, PA, should immediately file charges against Joseph R. Biden for inciting an assassination.
— Mike Collins (@MikeCollinsGA) July 13, 2024
Resign immediately, you QAnon freak!
— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) July 14, 2024
You need to resign, psycho
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) July 14, 2024
You’re not a serious person and a disgrace.
— Ms. M says Google Project 2025 (@MsMalarkey24) July 14, 2024
Resign immediately you freaked out loser
— Tim (@trouble_man90) July 14, 2024
And you should be expelled from Congress for such inflammatory and seditious speech. You’re a disgrace.
— Dom (@nhmtnbkr1) July 14, 2024
I thought the Supreme Court gave the president absolute immunity?
— Chris wants to scream. (@iamchrismays) July 14, 2024
Wtf is wrong with you? Seriously, you need help. Or you can just keep your sick thoughts to yourself.
Mike Collins is a disgraceful embarrassment.
— 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒂 🥊🥊 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙊𝙛𝙛 (@corabora5) July 14, 2024
You’re a sitting member of congress. This is truly embarrassing. Be better.
— Jason Bell (@JBellSATX) July 14, 2024
You should immediately be removed from Congress!
— April Pitney🌳🌎🌍🌏 (@PitneyApril) July 14, 2024
Excellent job of dividing our country and heading us towards a possible Civil War as a person responsible in office… Q: How do you get your payment, as envelope dead drops in cash in a Virginia park or did they send you Venmo directly from Moscow?
— Thomas P (Tom) Logan 🗾 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 (@TokyoTom2020) July 14, 2024
