Owner of florida yoga studio celebrates death of firefighter praises trump shooter

Owner of Florida Yoga Studio Celebrates Death of Firefighter Praises Trump Shooter

July 16, 2024

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – Linda Peterson, the self-described owner of Luna Sheen Yoga in Port Charlotte, is involved in an internet firestorm over comments she made about the death of retired Pennsylvania firefighter Cory Comperatore.

Comperatore was shot and killed Saturday evening in Butler, Pennsylvania during the botched assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump at a campaign rally. Trump was shot in the ear, and two other innocent bystanders were shot that day.

Peterson’s inciteful post on social media read, “Damn it he didn’t die. Well, at least one supporter did. I’ll take what I can get.”

That comment led to outrage by many 2.1 million people who saw the message. In that post she called for the assassination of former President Trump.

“My heart goes out to the family of the shooter,” she said. “Know that he died doing what needed to be done. Hopefully, someone will accomplish the task before we vote.”

Owner of florida yoga studio celebrates death of firefighter praises trump shooter
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Afterward, Peterson remained non-remorseful and defiant of the outlast her comments garnered.

“To all who hate me and are commenting in Messenger, I haven’t even looked at this page in a good long while. So your comments aren’t hurting me or my business any. But if you feel the need,” she posted on Facebook before locking down all of her social media accounts.

Peterson did not answer the phone listed at the business for comment.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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