Is Trump's anger starting to boil over? US Secret Service shoots a man who entered Mar-a-Lago, with a large amount of weapons found on his body!
At around 1:30 am local time on February 22, Austin Tucker Martin from North Carolina appeared in the security zone at the north gate of Mar-a-Lago. This man carried a shotgun and a gasoline can. After the Secret Service personnel discovered him, they immediately ordered him to put down his weapons. He did put the gasoline can on the ground, but then turned around and picked up the shotgun, showing a posture as if he was about to open fire. What happened next needs no explanation; the Secret Service agents didn't hesitate and opened fire.
At the time of the incident, Trump was not at the estate, but attending a governor's dinner in Washington. That is to say, this guy ran there in the middle of the night without even knowing whether the target was present or not. This indicates either a spontaneous decision or that emotion overpowered reason. According to information disclosed by TMZ, Martin sent a text message to his colleagues a week before the incident, on February 15. In the message, he mentioned the Epstein files, saying "evil is real," and called for spreading the content of the files to raise public awareness. This sounds a bit mysterious, but when combined with his previous attitude changes, it reveals some clues.
According to people close to him, Martin used to be quite supportive of Trump. He had talked to colleagues last year, saying that Trump was a strong leader. This person was very devout in his Christian faith and didn't hide his views. However, after the Epstein case came out, his attitude made a complete 180-degree turn.
Why such a big difference? The Epstein case involves not only sexual abuse allegations, but also a large number of political and business celebrities. For many people who originally supported Trump, if something related to the Trump camp were revealed in the files, trust would collapse in an instant. Martin's change might represent the psychological trajectory of a group of people.
People close to Martin described him as kind-hearted, but increasingly depressed, especially financially. He often complained that nowadays, young people want to move out, either working two jobs or sharing a room. At 21 years old, he still lives with his parents. This is a common dilemma for an entire generation of American youth.
Although inflation in the United States in 2025 has eased compared to the previous two years, housing prices, rents, and daily expenses have gone up and are unlikely to come down. Young people's salaries are increasing slowly, while living costs are skyrocketing. This gap accumulates over time, and emotions always need an outlet. Big figures often become this outlet—whether you support or oppose, someone must take responsibility for my difficulties.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857883062730755/
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