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Protest Escalates at TPUSA Event as Attendees Face Harassment and Alleged Feces-Throwing

Police escorted attendees to safety during protests at a University of Washington event featuring Riley Gaines, with no arrests reported despite aggressive tactics by demonstrators.

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Overview

  • Riley Gaines and Olivia Krolczyk led a Turning Point USA event at the University of Washington centered on opposing transgender women in women's sports.
  • Protesters, including Antifa and trans rights activists, allegedly threw bags of dog feces at attendees and verbally harassed them as they exited the venue.
  • Police were present and escorted attendees to their vehicles, but no arrests were made despite witnesses reporting verbal threats and physical intimidation.
  • Videos showed protesters calling attendees derogatory names and urging them to harm themselves, with some targeting elderly and disabled individuals.
  • The protest was organized by the UW Progressive Student Union, with Antifa militants in black bloc attire acting as security for demonstrators.