The UCLA campus was in chaos and anarchy Tuesday night when pro-Hamas demonstrators who had taken control of the quad clashed violently with a group gathered outside. Multiple fights broke loose, and the scene descended into absolute chaos. The police didn’t arrive for several hours but there were already multiple assaults, serious injuries, and a riot.
The anti-Israel crowd is reportedly preparing for night number two on Wednesday. They are sending their troops out to the big box stores to replenish various items. It sounds like they are preparing for a battle and not peaceful protests.
BREAKING: A disconcerting sight over the heavily vandalized Royce Hall quad, where the pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA has been re-fortified. Organizers have brought in a large fresh supply of PPE, helmets, gas masks, goggles, umbrellas, paint, plywood, and other riot gear.… pic.twitter.com/8RMKbLsAlZ
— Chris Cristi (@abc7chriscristi) May 1, 2024
The organizers have brought in an extensive supply of new PPE including helmets, gasmasks, goggles, and umbrellas as well as paint, plywood, and other riot equipment. Signs direct demonstrators to tents with equipment, such as “Protection Kits 4 Today”
In a request for donations, they had jokingly listed their wish list of items including gluten-free snacks and helmets.
NEW: @FoxNews has obtained a Google Doc w/ a list of needs that protesters at the UCLA camp are requesting, including:
– Vegan & gluten free food
– “Super bright” flashlights w/ strobe
– Rope & zip ties
– Helmets, shields, & wood
– Lotion, “NO sunscreen”
– Knee & elbow pads pic.twitter.com/XUL6ZbtoLy— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) May 1, 2024
According to this tweet’s donation drive date (May 3), the group plans to stay around for some time:
UCLA ENCAMPMENT DONATION DRIVE -FRIDAY MAY 3,2024 -MEET US AT THE UCLA -ROYCE HALL ENCAMPMENTS -MEET UP SPOT :SHAPIRO FOUNTAIN-UCLA SOLIDARTY ENCAMPMENT SUPPLY DROP OFF AND SUPPORT : TAIF’TUL’https://t.co/AzuwotS6Wc 338 -COMPTON,[email protected]
— Muhammad Abdullah (@Muhamma71410611) May 1, 2024
While law enforcement was largely absent on Tuesday, it has been visible in force today. You can see the LAPD cruisers in action by watching the video to the right of the tweet.
DEVELOPING: There is buzz on campus of a law enforcement raid within the next hour at #UCLA. Supporters are crowding the Janns Steps leading into the encampment. More LASD arrived awhile ago. @NewsNation pic.twitter.com/y3GdaoCwJV
— Nancy Loo (@NancyLoo) May 2, 2024
We’ll keep track of what happens. Will UCLA’s feckless Chancellor do anything? Will Gov. Will Gov. Where is Joe Biden while lawlessness descends on so many campuses across our country? Karine Jean-Pierre, our “leader”, has only made a few weak statements.
The following was heard by my wife’s friend at Target on Wednesday:
They’re sending the harmless-looking ones out to the area @Target.
How very bourgeoisie.
— Roxanne Hoge (@RoxanneHoge) May 2, 2024
Los Angeles is experiencing a sunset. We’ll have to wait and see how things unfold, but we do know that the protesters are prepared for battle.
