I didn’t notice what provoked the attacker (assuming this story is true). Was the writer wearing a Trump hat or something, or did the attacker have ESP?
Here in TN I wear my Trump hat often and only get compliments. But ... Tennessee. I’m sure other states are much different.
I’m in Illinois. I don’t wear wear ANYTHING inflammatory or have any bumper stickers on my car that might attract attention. I don’t my car windows broken out. And I do carry concealed.