The 'All-American jihadi': Times Square
'terrorist' was typical Maine boy who
loved wrestling, NFL and dreamed of being
soldier... before his dad died of an overdose
and he converted to Islam
Posted By: Imright, 1/1/2023 9:04:21 PM
Trevor Bickford appeared to be a typical, all-American teenager before he allegedly became a radicalized Muslim and slashed two cops with a machete in Times Square. The alleged Islamic extremist, 19, once made the school honor roll, won awards for his artwork and was a member of the championship football team in his hometown of Wells, Maine. But after his father died of a drug overdose in 2018, it's believed Bickford's life descended into turmoil. By the time Bickford made his way to New York City on Amtrak alone for the alleged attacks this weekend, the teen was already reportedly on the FBI's radar.
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be damned 8 replies
appearance with President Biden, GOP base
be damned 8 replies
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