‘No Kings’ Protester Arrested for Tripping MAGA ‘Faceplant Guy’ in Colorado
A “No Kings” protester has been arrested in Colorado for tripping a New York Giants fan — now known as “faceplant guy” — after twice falling flat on his face while chasing a demonstrator.
The chaotic incident unfolded in Denver on Sunday as the man, walking with friends on the sidewalk adjacent to the protest, began chanting, “God bless Trump” at protesters and flashing his middle finger.
Video of the incident was shot by Drew Kartos, who uploaded the clip to Instagram on Sunday.
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At one point, he tells a demonstrator, “Yeah, f*ck you! Ride your bike, you f*ckin’ f*g!”
Just then, a protester rips off the man’s sunglasses and runs away. He tries to give chase but quickly falls over and grinds his face on the pavement as the demonstrators laugh at and mock him.
He gets to his feet and continues running, only to be tripped by a protester with an American flag draped over his shoulders and then falls near the curb. He appeared to suffer a cut above his eye that was bleeding as protesters urged him to leave.
The American flag-clad protester, identified as 20-year-old Jose Cardenas, was subsequently arrested, according to the Denver Gazette.
Arrest records obtained by the Gazette indicated Cardenas was facing charges of second-degree assault.
“Faceplant guy,” who has not been identified, was not arrested.
