A Turning Point USA event at the University of Memphis featuring Kyle Rittenhouse was disrupted by violent protests, including BLM activists chanting "Get him! Get him!" and threatening to kill TPUSA organizers and attendees. Rittenhouse abruptly stormed off stage after being heckled by the crowd, which included chants and threats. The University of Memphis administration was criticized for its handling of the event, with allegations of sabotage by issuing last-minute demands and leaking information to protesters. Video footage captured the chaos, showing the crowd's aggressive behavior towards event participants and security personnel struggling to maintain order. Rittenhouse later commented on the incident, downplaying the severity of the situation and defending his decision to leave, mentioning his "excellent aim" and responding to questions about Charlie Kirk.
.@Julio_Rosas11 tells @JackPosobiec what happened at the TPUSA event at the University of Memphis yesterday: "The crowds overwhelmed the campus police and started to surround the state troopers that were on hand." https://t.co/0GlKA4JwFN
New Video Kyle Rittenhouse Was Chased Down By An Unhinged Violent BLM Mob Last Night Who Screamed "Get Him Get Him!" I'm Sure They Just Wanted To Talk... & The Media Is Defending It Watch & Share https://t.co/FeNWs7tHCA
Rittenhouse: 'What I find hilarious is that everyone is saying I was ‘chased’ out of Memphis.' https://t.co/94SHV0hOjx
Kyle Rittenhouse Defends Abruptly Leaving Turning Point USA Event After BLM Protesters Confront Him During Q&A https://t.co/94SHV0hOjx Click the image for details:
Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse abruptly fled the stage during an appearance at the University of Memphis Wednesday night after being heckled by a rowdy crowd of Black Lives Matter protestors. https://t.co/DNiZ56yJ10 https://t.co/y7nxCZz1qm
University of Memphis administrators tried to sabotage a TPUSA event featuring @ThisIsKyleR by issuing last-minute demands in order for the event to proceed, and then leaked private information to protesters, the organization said. https://t.co/RUyiGsWBy5
This is horrific. Why would anyone drag along a small child to a protest? Happened last night at the University of Memphis where BLM protesters were charging at Kyle Rittenhouse. https://t.co/4OUgfMGC5H
WATCH: Kyle Rittenhouse Abruptly Leaves TPUSA Event After Being Confronted By Students About Charlie Kirk https://t.co/s5QtnulQfD
When the BLM crowd at the University of Memphis was rushing to block @TPUSA staffers from exiting the parking garage, a woman was dragging a small child while trying to keep up with the crowd. @FrontlinesTPUSA https://t.co/6MYGpQrJUj
All Hell Breaks Loose At Campus Event Featuring Rittenhouse https://t.co/NYvabrNKEZ
WATCH: Kyle Rittenhouse (@ThisIsKyleR) Issues a Brief Statement on X, After His Event Was Disrupted by BLM Protestors and Far-Left Agitators | In a continuation of the ongoing saga surrounding Kyle Rittenhouse, the young man (with excellent aim) thrust into the national… https://t.co/rYNBfpGaxl
“Get him! Get him!” In scenes reminiscent of Kenosha, BLM militants at @uofmemphis chase and pursue attendees of the Kyle Rittenhouse @ThisIsKyleR student event. Video by @Julio_Rosas11: https://t.co/5bLjBPBizX
Like the coward he is, Kyle Rittenhouse stormed off stage. I’m proud of the Univeristy of Memphis students who organized resistance tonight, as well as the Black Student Association, the U of M NAACP, alums, and faculty who spoke out. I am not proud of @uofmemphis administration.
HAPPENING NOW: Violent mob chase after @TPUSA organizers, threatening to kill the conservatives. @toddstarnes @Mighty990KWAM https://t.co/hcIrkuIvVg
Turning Point USA's official comment regarding the "Rittenhouse Recap" event this evening at the University of Memphis: https://t.co/xWdMdLdMVA