The mother of Ashli Babbitt, the Trump supporting woman who was murdered on January 6th, 2021, was arrested on Friday at the U.S. Capitol for jaywalking.
Two years ago today, Babbitt was shot and killed by Capitol police after she walked into the Capitol building. Babbitt was attempting to get through a door when a Capitol Police officer shot her in the neck. She later died at the hospital.
On Friday, Babbitt’s mother Micki went to D.C. to protest her daughters death as she continues to look for answers.
“They arrested Ashli Babbitt’s mom, Micki, for jaywalking!” tweeted StopHate.com on Twitter. “I guess she’s lucky they didn’t murder her like they did her daughter.”
WATCH:
BREAKING: Micki Witthoeft, Ashli Babbitt's mother, was just arrested by Capitol Police while conducting a memorial service on the 2nd anniversary of her daughter’s murder. . pic.twitter.com/g5CviIMspd
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 6, 2023
🚨 BREAKING ‼️
They arrested Ashli Babbitt’s mom, Micki, for jaywalking!
I guess she’s lucky they didn’t murder her like they did her daughter.https://t.co/9e4LpovO5i https://t.co/4tbIsEMLiN pic.twitter.com/SrU7Y6znma— StopHate.com🛑 (@HelpStopHate) January 6, 2023
Check out some reactions on Twitter:
BREAKING: Ashli Babbitt’s Mom was just arrested in Washington D.C. for jaywalking.
Washington is beyond pathetic.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 6, 2023
Many users noted that if Micki was a Black Lives Matter protestor, she would have not been arrested.
“If these were climate change protesters or BLM activists, the police would have let them sit in the street for hours. But if a patriotic mother wants to mourn the murder of her daughter … instant arrest. These “police” should be ashamed of themselves.”
I was thinking the same thing! The double standard in this country is infuriating!
— Tara (@tsquad043) January 6, 2023
“First time I heard of anyone even getting stopped for jaywalking in DC, let alone arrested.”
LMAO. First time I heard of anyone even getting stopped for jaywalking in DC, let alone arrested.
— Anthony (@Anthony_in_DC) January 6, 2023
“I have lived in DC for over 12 years. Lived in Arlington for 7 years prior to DC and worked in DC. First time in 19 years I have seen an arrest for jaywalking in DC.”
I have lived in DC for over 12 years. Lived in Arlington for 7 years prior to DC and worked in DC. First time in 19 years I have seen an arrest for jaywalking in DC.
— Nuovo Auto (@NuovoAuto) January 6, 2023
“How do you get arrested for jaywalking??? It’s a ticket… They did this on purpose.”
How do you get arrested for jaywalking??? It's a ticket… They did this on purpose
— Charise (@Kaseyswife4life) January 6, 2023
“You get a ticket for jaywalking not thrown in cuffs. This isn’t adding up.”
You get a ticket for jaywalking not thrown in cuffs. This isn't adding up
— @realClintHaditsch🇺🇸 (@CrierCrusader) January 6, 2023
“Where were cops like this during all the Burn Loot Murder riots…oh that’s right… Never mind!”
Where were cops like this during all the Burn Loot Murder riots…oh that's right…
Never mind!— Marmaduke (@RollTideMarm) January 6, 2023
Free Her Long Live Ashli
— Trumps Nephew (@ForgiatoBlow47) January 6, 2023