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Topic: Max Azzarello

Fire extinguishers are seen at the scene as officials inspect the scene at the park across from Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, after a man reportedly set himself on fire during the trial of US President Donald Trump, in New York,United States on April 19, 2024. (Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images)

History of self-immolation as protest

Doyle Calhoun
Max Azzarello protests outside of the Manhattan courthouse where former U.S. President Donald Trump's hush money trial is underway on April 18, 2024 in New York City. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

Trump self-immolator dies from injuries

Griffin Eckstein