many radios talk show hosts are saying that he was banging a drum or beating a drum near the student. That sounds like he had a small drum by his side that he was beating with his hand. He was actually swinging a drumstick that looks about a foot long at a very flat drum. I would not want anyone smacking a drum with a STICK close to my head.
I taught my kids that when they are wrong, admit it and make amends. But if they are not wrong, stand up for themselves. By having these kids be shamed for smiling and wearing MAGA hats, that is Justin WRONG!