In a recent incident in New York City, actor Alec Baldwin found himself at the center of a heated exchange with a Trump impersonator.
The confrontation unfolded as Baldwin was unloading luggage near his Manhattan residence. The impersonator, known for his satirical portrayal of former President Donald Trump, accused Baldwin of "murdering" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, a claim that struck a nerve with the actor.
The impersonator taunted Baldwin, suggesting he needed a pardon for "murdering that woman in cold blood," referring to the tragic incident on the set of the film "Rust" in 2021. "Well, Alec, if you dont want that pardon for murdering that woman in cold blood you can call it first degree, you can call it whatever you want, but it was not good," the impersonator stated. "Shes looking down on me right now, smiling, happy."
According to Breitbart, Baldwin, who had remained largely silent during the encounter, reached his breaking point when the impersonator crossed this line. In a moment of anger, Baldwin reportedly pulled the impersonator aside and issued a stark warning, saying, "Ill snap your fucking neck in half and break your fucking neck you know that dont you?"
The impersonator, taken aback by Baldwin's response, acknowledged the actor's courage to confront him directly, contrasting it with the alleged behavior of actor Robert De Niro, who he claimed would have avoided such a confrontation.
The incident has sparked a mixed reaction online. Some individuals criticized Baldwin's response, while others defended him, arguing that the impersonator's comments were in poor taste. One social media user remarked, "Trolling Anti-Trump actors is all well & good, but that impersonator guy shouldnt have brought up Halyna Hutchins the way he did. That was going way too far. What happened was a horrible accident, & Alec has to live with that. He shouldnt need to be constantly reminded of it." Another user expressed, "Absolutely cant stand Baldwin but his reaction is the right one."
The tragic event involving Halyna Hutchins occurred on October 21, 2021, during the filming of the western movie "Rust." Baldwin discharged a revolver during a rehearsal, fatally wounding Hutchins. Baldwin has consistently maintained that the gun fired unexpectedly when he pulled back the hammer, asserting that he did not pull the trigger. However, an FBI analysis later concluded that "the trigger had to be pulled or depressed sufficiently to release the fully cocked or retracted hammer of the evidence revolver."
While Baldwin's criminal trial for involuntary manslaughter was dismissed last summer due to prosecutorial misconduct, he still faces potential civil litigation. Meanwhile, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film's armorer, is serving an 18-month prison sentence for her role in loading a live bullet into the firearm used by Baldwin. The incident continues to cast a shadow over Baldwin's career, as he navigates the legal and public fallout from the tragic accident.
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