A former Tennessee police officer named Larry Bushart Jr has been arrested after he allegedly posted a meme about US President Donald Trump
Larry posted the meme in a Facebook thread about a vigil for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which included an image of Trump and a controversial quote.
Who is Larry Bushart Jr, ex-police officer arrested for Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk meme
US citizen and former police officer Larry Bushart JR was ARRESTED for posting a meme about Donald Trump.
His bail was set at $2 Million dollars.
Isn’t this was people like Joe Rogan feared would happen under Harris; people being arrested for their speech? pic.twitter.com/e897Nizmy3
— usurp tha chef (@usurpthachef) October 9, 2025
PERRY COUNTY: “I played on Facebook. I may have been an as*hole, but don’t think I committed a crime.” Body cam of Larry Bushart’s arrest for posting a Trump meme in a Charlie Kirk vigil group. STILL in jail a month later. $2 MILLION(!)bond. MORE pic.twitter.com/2xHRQRcY2f
— Tim (@tim10bob) October 27, 2025
What initially started as an online joke quickly spiraled into a full-blown criminal investigation, eventually leading to Bushart’s arrest and detention.
Larry Bushart Jr arrested over Trump meme
Authorities recently arrested a man named Larry Bushart Jr. on September 22 after he commented on a Facebook post that promoted a local vigil for Charlie Kirk. Larry reportedly shared a meme showing Donald Trump with the caption, “We have to get over it.” The caption was a reference to Trump’s 2024 response to a mass shooting at Perry High School in Iowa. Beneath the meme, Bushart wrote, “This seems relevant today.” Several members of the community reportedly interpreted the message as a threat toward Perry County High School.
Charges and allegations
Former cop Larry Bushart commented these two memes on a Facebook post about a memorial for Charlie Kirk and they arrested him and are holding him on a $2 MILLION DOLLAR bond. Call time of death on the 1st Amendment I guess pic.twitter.com/At8T4BKGIL
— Lydia Kauppi (@lydiakauppi) October 12, 2025
Following the arrest, Larry Bushart Jr. currently faces charges of making threats of mass violence on school property and creating public hysteria. Investigators have also stated how his post caused widespread alarm, with several parents contacting law enforcement. A local sheriff from the Perry County Sheriff’s Office stated:
Creating mass hysteria in our community will not be tolerated.”
Bushart currently remains in custody, and he is now set to appear in court later this year, in December 2025.
Larry Bushart Jr biography and age
Larry Bushart Jr. is a 61-year-old resident of Lexington, Tennessee, and a retired police and corrections officer. He previously worked with the Huntingdon Police Department, and locals knew him for being outspoken on political issues. Bushart frequently posted all kinds of memes and commentary supporting conservative causes online.
Career
Larry Bushart Jr. had a successful law enforcement career that spanned over three decades, during which he served in various security and policing roles across Tennessee. Following his retirement, he remained active in his local community and on social media, often sparking controversy with his political views.
Wife and Children
There is currently not much information available about Larry Bushart Jr’s personal life. However, records indicate that he is married and has adult children, although his family members have not been identified or posted any comments on the situation.
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