A group of demonstrators supporting the recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao disrupted a news conference where she was announcing a $3.5M safety grant. The protesters, including activist @SenecaSpeaks21, interrupted the event, leading to tensions and Oakland police being called to the scene. The incident was part of a larger protest against corruption, with reports of peaceful protesters being attacked by relatives of city officials and the official security team hired by Oakland government officials. The confrontation has sparked a debate on democratic rights and the limits of peaceful protest in the city.
Oakland Mayor’s Announcement of $3.5 Million Public Safety Grant Disrupted by Protesters Seeking Her Recall https://t.co/Pk6Rp63Xde
Peaceful protestors were reportedly attacked by the official security team hired by Oakland Government Officials for speaking up against corruption at the Mayor’s press conference yesterday. https://t.co/9ibHtM6OxD
Fascism has clearly arrived in Oakland with @MayorShengThao complete with brown shirts made up of ex murderers and violent felons. So where is Antifa? Where is the media? Don’t worry, the streets are talking and the we all know what we saw yesterday. That footage of me… https://t.co/o3h7VYHLTF
The hard left in Oakland and Berkeley are some of the most vicious violent people around. I’ve watched them beat photographers and smash their photo gear to pieces. Their modus operandi seems to be free speech for me but not for thee. Good for @SenecaSpeaks21 for standing up… https://t.co/FF0rjeyixx
Peaceful protestors were reportedly attacked by relatives of Oakland City Officials this morning for speaking up against corruption at the Mayor’s press conference. https://t.co/06PBZbCqY5
Peaceful protestors were reportedly attacked by relatives of Oakland City Officials this morning for speaking up against corruption at the Mayor’s press conference. Family members of city officials were reportedly caught on video telling community members to “stop provoking”… https://t.co/YwgOXd5n4W
A group of demonstrators supporting a campaign to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao disrupted a news conference Wednesday. https://t.co/Flvteq6rmk
Just In: 'Recall Thao' protesters disrupt public gathering held in support of Oakland mayor: https://t.co/xCnmxTn7Yz
Stand fast @SenecaSpeaks21. Don't let them block your democratic rights to be out there peacefully protesting in Oakland. https://t.co/AqH9315ckV
“Stop provoking!” Temples flare as supporters of @oakland @MayorShengThao recall effort interrupt her press conference announcing $3.5M safety grant. Activist @SenecaSpeaks21 among those who crashed the event. @oaklandpoliceca called to scene. 12,5,6 p.m. @KTVU https://t.co/J3yaGZoPiv