John Di Domenico, a well-known comedian famous for his satirical impersonation of former President Donald Trump, has experienced his own life-threatening incident that mirrors the violent threats against the real Trump. The 62-year-old actor, who has been performing as Trump for over two decades, faced a near-fatal attack in 2018. While dressed in full Trump makeup after a show at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort, Di Domenico was unexpectedly choked by an enraged senior citizen in an elevator. “An older gentleman turns and looks at me, and in that moment, he grabs my throat and starts choking me,” Di Domenico recounted.
The Choking Incident
As the comedian entered the elevator, a man, who appeared agitated, suddenly attacked him. “I thought we made it to the elevator without incident, but then he grabbed my throat,” said Di Domenico. The attack was only stopped when the impersonator’s producer, Jack, intervened, explaining that Di Domenico wasn’t actually the former president. The assailant, however, retorted, “Yes, but it’s what he stands for.”
Once the elevator doors opened, security intervened and removed the man. “My feeling was I cannot be without at least one person, basically two,” Di Domenico said, reflecting on the incident that led him to reconsider his approach to security.
Security Fears and Bulletproof Vests
The violent encounter served as a wake-up call for the comedian, who now insists on having security whenever performing. Friends and colleagues have urged him to wear a bulletproof vest to protect himself from potential threats. With the increasingly volatile political climate and tensions surrounding Trump’s figure, Di Domenico has acknowledged the rising risk. “People around me keep saying, ‘Be careful, wear a bulletproof vest,’” he noted, adding that while he doesn’t feel an immediate threat, “in today’s environment, you just don’t know who might want to make a statement.”
The Uncertainty of Today’s Political Climate
While the probability of an attack may seem low, the comedian recognizes that in today’s polarized climate, anything could trigger violence. “I don’t feel that I’m going to be shot at, but in today’s environment, you just don’t know when someone might want to make a point,” he said. The fear of an assassination attempt, however remote, looms large in the uncertain political atmosphere.
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