One of the biggest issues dividing the Left and Right in America is free speech.
The Right encourages all sides to speak, while the Left silences their opposition.
To that point, a conservative speaker simply showed up to speak at one university, but then all hell broke loose.
Leftists seek to silence opposition via any means necessary
Winston Churchill coined the phrase “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”
And so far, politicians and elected officials in blue states have not learned from the political violence committed by the extreme Left.
In early 2023, Riley Gains was just getting her feet wet as a conservative activist on a mission to keep men out of girls’ sports.
As one of her first dives into the political realm, Gains teamed up with Turning Point USA to speak to college students around the country.
The prisoners are running the asylum at SFSU…I was ambushed and physically hit twice by a man. This is proof that women need sex-protected spaces.
Still only further assures me I’m doing something right. When they want you silent, speak louder. 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/uJW3x9RERf
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) April 7, 2023
Radical self-proclaimed “social justice warriors” invaded multiple Gaines speaking engagements and at times even turned violent.
None worse so than at San Francisco State University that spring.
Rabid pro-trans protestors assaulted Gaines and barricaded the young lady in a room, effectively holding her hostage.
Gaine’s tormentors even discussed the appropriate amount of money they should request in order to grant her freedom.
SFSU officials sided with the violent protesters and San Francisco police suspended the case.
And since the criminals got away with their attack scot-free, the entire ordeal is unfolding yet again.
Purported Antifa goons attack TPUSA event speaker
Gaines has gone on to found The Riley Gaines Center in conjunction with the Leadership Institute.
Gaines and the team at her center continue to team with TPUSA for college campus speaking engagements.
And one such event at the University of Washington once again turned ugly.
This is what you do when you have the truth and facts on your side, right???? https://t.co/XmZRKJxJ6b
— Christian Toto (@HollywoodInToto) January 22, 2025
Olivia Krolczyk is a Riley Gaines Center Ambassador and Campus Reform Reporter.
In her role she was scheduled to speak to a chapter of TPUSA students at the University of Washington.
Similar to what happened to Gaines at SFSU, leftist protestors barricaded Krolczyk in a room, pulled the fire alarms, intimidated the young lady and refused to let her leave the building.
There are reports that this angry mob is affiliated with Antifa – and that the TPUSA chapter had to cancel the event due to the riot-like situation.
This is false imprisonment which is a felony. Outrageous.
This is proof that the war against woke hasn’t been won quite yet. https://t.co/OkL1PrMnaC pic.twitter.com/Vv1hjCsQtr
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) January 22, 2025
“This is false imprisonment which is a felony,” Gaines tweeted. “Outrageous. This is proof that the war against woke hasn’t been won quite yet.”
According to the Legal Information Institute, false imprisonment is: “the act of intentionally restricting someone’s movement without their permission or legal authority.”
It’s an offense that can result in criminal and civil penalties.
Judging by videos from the scene, the incident at the University of Washington appears to fit the definition of false imprisonment.
University of Washington blames the victim
For her part, Krolczyk remained calm in the face of danger.
She live streamed to her supporters while being held against her will.
As for officials at the University of Washington, they’re taking the same approach as the leadership at SFSU.
HOLY SHIT: @UW is blaming @TPUSA and @oliviakrolczyk_ for “seeking to antagonize” to “provide dramatic content for their social media feeds.” Questioning whether their “true intention is to hold an event without disruption.” Only one side was being violent, causing property… https://t.co/FlqXJyJr9W
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) January 22, 2025
The school released a statement claiming the TPUSA chapter failed to file the proper paperwork.
Furthermore, they pointed the finger of blame at the victim.
“Informed discussion and debate are encouraged on our campus,” the statement reads. “However, it is clear that presenters and disruptors are, in some cases, seeking to antagonize one another in ways that provide dramatic content for their social media feeds . . . It is also important for organizers to follow advice provided by UWPD regarding security if the true intention is to hold an event without disruption.”
Stay tuned to Unmuzzled News for any updates to this ongoing story.
