Texas Jury Rules on 2020 Trump Train Incident

A federal jury in Texas found a San Antonio man liable for $40,000 for his role in organizing a 'Trump Train' that surrounded a Biden-Harris campaign bus shortly before the 2020 election, while clearing five other defendants. The trial focused on whether the actions of the Trump supporters constituted political intimidation, with former Democratic lawmaker Wendy Davis testifying about her fear during the incident. The plaintiffs argued that the convoy's actions caused lasting anxiety, while the defense claimed the event was an exercise of free speech. The jury awarded $10,000 to the bus driver, but no criminal charges were filed against the Trump supporters. Civil rights advocates anticipated that a guilty verdict would clarify the boundaries of political violence. The incident occurred on the last day of early voting in Texas, leading to a canceled campaign event after the bus was effectively trapped by Trump supporters.