Days after being acquitted in the controversial chokehold death of NYC subway rider Jordan Neely, former Marine Daniel Penny received a hero’s welcome at the annual Army-Navy football game, joining President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance in a luxury suite.
Invited by Vance, Penny was celebrated alongside prominent figures like Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, Intelligence Director nominee Tulsi Gabbard, and Elon Musk.
The event marked a stark shift for Penny, who was recently on trial for manslaughter in a case that ignited nationwide debates on vigilantism, crime, and mental health.
Vance praised Penny as a courageous American, while Trump greeted him warmly, with photos of the Marine veteran alongside the president-elect symbolising his newfound political backing.
Soros-funded Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg faced sharp criticism for pursuing charges, while figures like Mayor Eric Adams highlighted systemic failures in addressing mental health.
🇺🇸 Daniel Penny received a HERO’S WELCOME from President Trump and JD Vance at the Army Navy game
Much deserved! pic.twitter.com/7rbbN16ouI
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 14, 2024
