Johnny McEntee, Donald Trump's former adviser, has provoked outrage with a video suggesting he gives homeless people fake money to have them jailed.
Ex-Trump Aide Boasts Giving Fake Money to Homeless to Have Them Jailed
According to Daily Mail, McEntee, 33, who now owns a right-wing dating app, claimed his outrageous and unlawful prank was "just a joke, everyone calm down" after it went viral.
Johnny McEntee, senior advisor to Project 2025 & Trump’s Director of the Office of Personnel Management, says he likes to distribute fake money to homeless people so that they will be arrested when they spend it.
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) May 13, 2024
This is disgusting and illegal.
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The video has garnered over 7 million views and has sparked concern among viewers who question whether McEntee's remarks were intended as a joke. One individual expressed skepticism, stating, "Hope is nothing more than a joke."
Some people were convinced it was a joke. In the post caption, McEntee reassured everyone to remain calm, further emphasizing that it was just a joke.
Several individuals raised concerns about the legality of his actions, with one person expressing doubt: "I'm not sure if this is legal." There are suspicions that he is deliberately introducing fake money into circulation.
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Who is Johnny McEntee?
Furthermore, the video was criticized for its malicious content and its promotion of illegal activities, specifically the distribution of counterfeit money, which is a violation of the law.
In addition to his endorsement of dating apps, McEntee holds a senior advisory role with Project 2025. This group with extreme political views aims to significantly change the government if Donald Trump wins the election.
As part of its proposals, it suggests the elimination of certain government agencies such as the FBI, Departments of Education, Homeland Security, and Commerce. Additionally, it proposes replacing government employees with individuals who hold conservative beliefs, and advocating for the prohibition of abortion and pornography.
McEntee's background is both peculiar and contentious, especially among Trump's inner circle. At the age of 25, he began his career working closely with Trump, accompanying the then-candidate and assisting with various tasks.
In 2018, he was let go from his position after a thorough background investigation revealed the extent of his gambling problem, which was considered a significant risk to national security.
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