The guerrilla journalism team Frontlines, affiliated with Turning Point USA, experienced a physical attack by left-wing agitators on the University of Washington campus following a visit by the organization’s founder, Charlie Kirk. Multiple brawls were captured on video shared by TPUSA.
In a tweet, Frontlines reported that their reporter and security were assaulted by members of ANTIFA near an anti-Israel camp at the university. The police were called to the scene to investigate, and the school has not yet responded to their request for comment.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON: Here is a full timeline of the events that took place yesterday at @UW outside the final “Live Free” tour event with @charliekirk11.@choeshow | @TPUSA pic.twitter.com/1DkiQizsNK
— FRONTLINES (@FrontlinesTPUSA) May 8, 2024
Footage shows men in all black engaging in physical altercations with Frontlines reporter Jonathan Choe’s security team, leading to a chase. Choe expressed frustration at the presence of Antifa members disrupting their coverage of the event.
University of Washington authorities assured Truth Voices that UW Police are investigating the incidents and collecting statements and video evidence. Charlie Kirk also denounced the attack on Frontlines reporter, expressing concern over the intimidation tactics employed by ANTIFA.
In another tweet, Kirk highlighted the violence that erupted on campus, blaming non-student Antifa members for inciting chaos and intimidating attendees of the TPUSA event. He called on the university to address these individuals who have been allowed to roam freely and bully students.
Reports suggest a growing trend of anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian encampments appearing on college campuses, with allegations that these movements are manipulated by outside agitators with global funding.
