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Clashes and Arrests Outside UC Berkeley as Turning Point USA Concludes Rebranded Tour

Two months after founder Charlie Kirk was killed, the sold-out program proceeded under tightened security while police managed large protests outside.

Overview

  • Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Zellerbach Hall, and a video-documented street fight left one man bleeding before officers intervened.
  • Police reported at least three arrests tied to the protests, and four students were arrested earlier for alleged vandalism near Sather Gate.
  • Inside the venue, the event went on as scheduled with Rob Schneider and Frank Turek appearing in place of Kirk.
  • UC Berkeley implemented enhanced measures such as photo ID checks and bans on bags and signs, with multiple law enforcement agencies securing the area.
  • Campus officials affirmed registered student groups’ rights to host speakers and noted the main protest organizer was not affiliated with the university.