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Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
The disturbing video of Antifa mob berating a CHILD that shames America's liberal cities
A terrified child and his mother had to be rescued from a pro-trans mob hurling profanities outside Seattle's City Hall as chants of 'F*** you, pigs!' filled the air. Seattle Police officers managed to form a protective barrier around the pair guiding the frightened family to safety amid escalating tensions during a demonstration earlier this week. The mom and her boy had been attending the 'Rattle in Seattle' event, organized by conservative Christian group Mayday USA as part of its national #DontMessWithOurKids campaign. The group promotes traditional family values and opposes LGBTQ + inclusion in youth programs, stances that have sparked fierce backlash in the liberal city. The mother and child looked visibly panicked as they became caught in a demonstration that had spiraled beyond slogans and into raw hostility. Seattle Police said that while no injuries were reported, officers had to act swiftly to prevent harm. Tuesday's confrontation was just the latest in a series of clashes with eight people arrested during the dueling protests outside City Hall, leading to the closure of downtown streets for hours. The rally also followed violent confrontations last weekend at Capitol Hill's Cal Anderson Park, where 23 people were arrested throughout the day as clashes between the groups grew violent. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell previously blamed the conservative event for provoking the violence, a charge Mayday USA organizers have vehemently denied. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced the bureau would investigate allegations of targeted violence against religious groups. Freedom of religion, Bongino posted on X, 'isn't a suggestion.' Tuesday's footage highlights a disturbing escalation with the broader conflict having been brewing for weeks. Mayday USA, led by pastors and activists like Ross Johnston and Folake Kellogg, had initially sought to hold their Seattle rally in downtown's Pike Place Market area. City officials rejected the location, citing safety and logistical concerns, and instead offered permits for public parks like Cal Anderson Park. That choice proved controversial: Cal Anderson Park sits at the heart of Seattle's historically LGBTQ+ Capitol Hill neighborhood, a location many believed was selected to provoke. Local LGBTQ+ advocates, including Charlette LeFevre of Capitol Pride, lobbied to have the rally permit revoked, arguing it endangered a historically marginalized community. Mayor Harrell defended the city's permitting process under First Amendment obligations but later called for a review. 'While there are broad First Amendment requirements around permitting events under free speech protections, I am directing the parks department to review all of the circumstances of this application,' he said. Harrell further described Mayday USA's rally as a 'far-right' event designed to provoke by 'promoting beliefs inherently opposed to our city's values.' In response, Mayday organizers accused the mayor of religious bigotry and trampling on their constitutional rights. The Seattle Police Officers Guild also weighed in, sharply criticizing city leaders for placing officers 'into a political quagmire' and questioning why Cal Anderson Park, a flashpoint of prior unrest, had been selected. 'We do not have the proper staffing to handle any more of these demonstrations that turn into mass arrests,' the Guild said in a statement. The Mayday rally's '#DontMessWithOurKids' campaign opposes LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts in schools, decrying them as an attack on 'God-given identities.' Counter-protesters, under the banner 'Keep Your Bibles Off Our Bodies,' accused the group of promoting bigotry under the guise of religion. Violence broke out almost immediately last Saturday, according to police, with water bottles and other objects thrown at officers. As tensions escalated, police arrested 23 people over the course of the chaotic day. Among those leading the counter-protests was 19-year-old Kaitlyn Calkins, who carried a sign reading 'The Trump fascist regime must go now!!!' City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck voiced concern, stating: 'While I respect First Amendment rights, we must also acknowledge the harm caused when hate groups are able to invade spaces meant to celebrate our community's vulnerable populations.' University of Washington law professor Robert Gomulkiewicz noted that cities have little power to deny permits based on viewpoint. 'Parks and sidewalks are the quintessential public forum where people have been expressing ideas and protesting since the founding of the country,' he said. The chaos has renewed debate about balancing free speech rights and community safety.
Telegraph
2 days ago
- General
- Telegraph
Watch: Trans mob clashes with Christian protesters
Eight people were arrested after pro-transgender demonstrators clashed with Christian protesters. Christian activists with Mayday USA organised a demonstration outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday that descended into aggressive scenes after it was swarmed by pro-transgender counter-protesters. Footage of the incident shows a woman and three children surrounded by counter-protesters who heckled and pointed at her. The woman, dressed in a blue vest and a hat, is holding a baby in her arms and appears to be with her partner who is holding the hands of two children, one of whom is crying. As police officers rush in to diffuse the situation, demonstrators can be heard shouting 'get the kids out of here' and accuse the woman of 'instigating' the situation. A left-wing mob surrounds a woman, her toddler, and her young baby as they try to attend a Pro-Christian event in Seattle: — TheBlaze (@theblaze) May 28, 2025 The clashes on Tuesday followed a similar incident over the weekend which saw 23 people arrested when counter-protesters clashed with the same Christian group. Footage from the weekend's demonstration shows police attempting to restore calm in the Seattle park as pro-trans protesters descended on the Christian group. Dan Bongino, the FBI deputy director, responded to the scenes from the two protests, warning: 'Freedom of religion isn't a suggestion,' and pledged to investigate those accused of acts of violence against the Christian group. Mayday USA launched Tuesday's protest after Bruce Harrell, the Seattle mayor, called the Christian group 'extreme Right-wing' antagonists in the wake of the weekend's demonstrations. Around 500 protesters gathered in central Seattle to call on the mayor to step down over his comments, bearing signs saying 'Jesus loves Seattle', 'apologise or resign' and 'free speech for all', according to the Seattle Times. 'This is a unified response to the Seattle mayor's false accusations and attempts to limit the freedom of Christian worship,' the group wrote on social media. 'We are calling on the mayor to retract his statement, apologise or resign. This isn't a game.' Police attempted to separate the group from around 250 counter-protesters, but footage circulating online shows a number of tussles breaking out. In one incident, a man can be seen attempting to ram his bike into a de-transitioned activist who was allegedly attempting to attend the rally. 🚨BREAKING: DETRANSITIONER @Transphobe01 was just mobbed by ANTIFA - violently assaulted outside of Seattle City Hall Follow for updates — Cam Higby | America First 🇺🇸 (@camhigby) May 28, 2025 A group of at least a dozen officers rushed in to ward off pro-trans demonstrators who hurled abuse as they attempted to surround the activist. Seattle police arrested eight people for assault, MailOnline reported. The White House condemned the actions of the counter-protesters for violating the Christian group's right to freedom of expression. Pastor Paula White-Cain, the White House adviser, said: 'We affirm the fundamental rights to free speech and religious freedom for all Americans, as protected by federal law.' 'Public officials must protect the inalienable rights of all citizens, regardless of their faith or religious beliefs. 'We urge the City of Seattle to uphold these rights at all faith-based events, safeguarding the ability of people of faith to gather and express their beliefs without fear of harassment or violence.' Mr Bongino said: 'We have asked our team to fully investigate allegations of targeted violence against religious groups at the Seattle concert. 'Freedom of religion isn't a suggestion.' RFK Jr warns against puberty blockers It comes as Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, warned against offering transgender treatment to minors. Mr Kennedy wrote a letter to healthcare providers on Wednesday instructing them to no longer prescribe children suffering from gender dysphoria with puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and transgender surgery, warning that the treatments 'carry risk of significant harm'. 'Providers should no longer rely on discredited guidelines that promote these dangerous interventions for children and adolescents based on ideology, not evidence,' Mr Kennedy wrote. Dr Mehmet Oz, the head of the Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), added that he was concerned about the 'profits related to these harmful procedures'.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Watch: Trans mob clashes with Christian protesters
Eight people were arrested after pro-transgender demonstrators clashed with Christian protesters. Christian activists with Mayday USA organised a demonstration outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday that descended into aggressive scenes after it was swarmed by pro-transgender counter-protesters. Footage of the incident shows a woman and three children surrounded by counter-protesters who heckled and pointed at her. The woman, dressed in a blue vest and a hat, is holding a baby in her arms and appears to be with her partner who is holding the hands of two children, one of whom is crying. As police officers rush in to diffuse the situation, demonstrators can be heard shouting 'get the kids out of here' and accuse the woman of 'instigating' the situation. The clashes on Tuesday followed a similar incident over the weekend which saw 23 people arrested when counter-protesters clashed with the same Christian group. Footage from the weekend's demonstration shows police attempting to restore calm in the Seattle park as pro-trans protesters descended on the Christian group. Dan Bongino, the FBI deputy director, responded to the scenes from the two protests, warning: 'Freedom of religion isn't a suggestion,' and pledged to investigate those accused of acts of violence against the Christian group. Mayday USA launched Tuesday's protest after Bruce Harrell, the Seattle mayor, called the Christian group 'extreme Right-wing' antagonists in the wake of the weekend's demonstrations. Around 500 protesters gathered in central Seattle to call on the mayor to step down over his comments, bearing signs saying 'Jesus loves Seattle', 'apologise or resign' and 'free speech for all', according to the Seattle Times. 'This is a unified response to the Seattle mayor's false accusations and attempts to limit the freedom of Christian worship,' the group wrote on social media. 'We are calling on the mayor to retract his statement, apologise or resign. This isn't a game.' Police attempted to separate the group from around 250 counter-protesters, but footage circulating online shows a number of tussles breaking out. In one incident, a man can be seen attempting to ram his bike into a de-transitioned activist who was allegedly attempting to attend the rally. A group of at least a dozen officers rushed in to ward off pro-trans demonstrators who hurled abuse as they attempted to surround the activist. Seattle police arrested eight people for assault, MailOnline reported. The White House condemned the actions of the counter-protesters for violating the Christian group's right to freedom of expression. Pastor Paula White-Cain, the White House adviser, said: 'We affirm the fundamental rights to free speech and religious freedom for all Americans, as protected by federal law.' 'Public officials must protect the inalienable rights of all citizens, regardless of their faith or religious beliefs. 'We urge the City of Seattle to uphold these rights at all faith-based events, safeguarding the ability of people of faith to gather and express their beliefs without fear of harassment or violence.' Mr Bongino said: 'We have asked our team to fully investigate allegations of targeted violence against religious groups at the Seattle concert. 'Freedom of religion isn't a suggestion.' It comes as Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, warned against offering transgender treatment to minors. Mr Kennedy wrote a letter to healthcare providers on Wednesday instructing them to no longer prescribe children suffering from gender dysphoria with puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and transgender surgery, warning that the treatments 'carry risk of significant harm'. 'Providers should no longer rely on discredited guidelines that promote these dangerous interventions for children and adolescents based on ideology, not evidence,' Mr Kennedy wrote. Dr Mehmet Oz, the head of the Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), added that he was concerned about the 'profits related to these harmful procedures'. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Axios
3 days ago
- Politics
- Axios
How the FBI came to investigate Seattle protests
The FBI is scrutinizing what happened at dueling Seattle protests over the weekend, while some locals are questioning why the city permitted a Christian group with anti-trans views to hold a rally in the city's historically LGBTQ+ neighborhood. Why it matters: The FBI says it is investigating "allegations of targeted violence against religious groups" in Seattle after a conservative demonstration drew counterprotesters, leading to clashes with police and 23 arrests. Catch up quick: Following that initial protest, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell issued a written statement saying the conservative group that organized Saturday's "far-right rally," Mayday USA, purposefully chose the location at Capitol Hill's Cal Anderson Park "to provoke a reaction." That caused the group's leaders to plan a second protest outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, accusing the mayor of unfairly blaming them for violence committed by others. Members of the Christian group demanded that the mayor either apologize or resign. What they're saying: "Freedom of religion isn't a suggestion," FBI deputy director Dan Bongino posted on X on Tuesday while announcing the agency has asked its team "to fully investigate" the weekend's events in Seattle. Harrell said in an emailed statement shared with Axios Wednesday that the city has received "no official notice" of an FBI investigation. The FBI told Axios that it had no further comment. In a separate X post on Tuesday, Paula White-Cain, senior adviser for the White House Faith Office, appeared to place some blame on Seattle city officials. "Public officials must protect the inalienable rights of all citizens, regardless of their faith or religious beliefs," White-Cain's post read. "We urge the City of Seattle to uphold these rights at all faith-based events, safeguarding the ability of people of faith to gather and express their beliefs without fear of harassment or violence." Friction point: Meanwhile, some Seattle politicians have criticized City Hall's decision to allow the conservative religious event to take place on Capitol Hill. "A fundamentalist, anti-trans 'family values' protest never should have been permitted in the heart of Seattle's historic LGBTQ neighborhood," mayoral candidate Katie Wilson, who is challenging Harrell in this year's election, wrote on X. City Councilmember Bob Kettle called issuing an event permit at that location " a mistake." "There's many parks, there's many locations that could have accommodated the group," Kettle said during an interview with KOMO on Tuesday. "Cal Anderson should not have been on that list." Between the lines: The Mayday USA organizers originally applied to hold their May 24 event on Pike Street between First and Second avenues, according to the city. City officials denied that request, saying that space was too small for the expected crowd. What's next: Harrell says he has directed the city parks department to review "all of the circumstances" of the Cal Anderson permit application "to understand whether there were legal location alternatives or other adjustments that could have been pursued."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Death investigation underway in Tacoma, WA
The Brief Police are investigating after a man died in Tacoma. The shooting happened near South Wilkenson Street and South 37th Street. Officers responded after reports of an unresponsive male with a possible gunshot wound. TACOMA, Wash. - Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive in Tacoma early Wednesday morning. What we know After 1:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of an unresponsive man with a possible gunshot wound on South Wilkenson Street and South 37th Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the man and started life-saving efforts. Medics with the Tacoma Fire Department responded to the location and determined the man had died at the scene. Detectives are investigating the death as a possible homicide. The Source Information in this story came from the Tacoma Police Department. Sweltering weather in store for Seattle this week Motorcyclist killed, driver arrested after Puyallup crash Mom of slain Idaho victim Xana Kernodle asks for help attending Bryan Kohberger trial Seattle Memorial Day weekend 2025: Your guide to events, traffic, more Tears, heartbreak at Chase Jones sentencing—teen in fatal Renton, WA crash Seattle police make arrests at counterprotest to 'Mayday USA' event in Capitol Hill Tree-sitter enters third week in WA's Olympic Foothills to halt logging Free housing for a felon? Kirkland, WA neighbors concerned over homeless hotel plans To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
