Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 811: Mask Mandate Trial Verdict Stuns Legal Expert
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Jul 18, 2025 Tim Hazelow, the GOP chairman from Island County, Washington, shares insights from a heated mask mandate dispute. He recounts a tense standoff where civil rights were challenged during a public confrontation. The conversation dives into the complexities of election observation and the legal ramifications of disorderly conduct charges. Hazelow highlights the challenges faced during a jury trial about mask mandates, addressing concerns over political bias and jury understanding. The discussion prompts urgent questions about justice and civil liberties in today's climate.
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Election Observation Incident
- Tim Hazelow went to observe the 2024 election despite a mask mandate he deemed unlawful.
- The sheriff escorted him out, but interactions remained cordial afterwards.
Unjust Legal Escalation
- Prosecutor Greg Banks escalated charges from minor disorderly conduct to felony trespassing without legal basis.
- Washington law explicitly allows county party representatives to observe voting stations.
Trial Evidence Limitations
- The court prohibited discussion of prosecutor's political bias and mask mandate legality.
- Only a signed rule form lacking mask mandates was accepted as evidence, severely limiting defense.