suddenly it's about them not what they were protesting.
That's only how it is being framed by his critics and their fans, who still think there's something in trying to scrutinize the dog collar.
Every case that I have seen of Hasan, be it showing up at rallies, supporting a candidate, or joining the convoy: his presence is welcomed, seen as valuable and benedicial to the protest, politician, or cause.
Only time I can think where his presence was treated as a liability was the 2024 DNC.