Daniel Penney Last week he was facing a long prison term… but now he’s living the good life. met two of the most powerful people in the government on Saturday.
Marine veteran meets president-elect Donald Trump and his future vice president JD Vance … posing with them at the Army-Navy football game in Maryland.
In the photo, posted by a member of Trump’s staff, the three share big smiles … with Penny taking center stage in the photo of the two politicians.
Huge smiles from all involved… with no hint of all the controversy surrounding Penny since the jury was in session earlier this week.
ICYMI … it was Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in relation to Jordan Neely’s death earlier this week after prosecutors dropped the manslaughter charge when the jury deadlocked late last week.
Vance invited Penny to a game earlier this week … and he accepted, though he reportedly said there were other veterans more deserving than him.
BTW … Penny wasn’t the only celebrity in attendance, along with the Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Elon Muskcandidate for the Minister of Defense Pete Hegsett and more in the Trump Room.
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The invitation is a hit among conservatives … who say it shows America is making a big fuss.However, many liberals believe Penny should have been convicted of Neely’s death and are criticizing Trump’s choice.
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