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TPUSA Cancels Event After Alleged Antifa Threats: 'I Hope You Get Kirked'

TPUSA Cancels Event After Alleged Antifa Threats: 'I Hope You Get Kirked'

Summary

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) canceled an event at the University of Washington due to threats against speaker Chloe Cole, who is a detransition activist. The threats came from local Antifa groups reportedly planning protests, raising concerns about safety and free speech on campus. The cancellation happened shortly after a transgender student was murdered nearby, an event still under investigation.

Key Facts

  • TPUSA planned an event at the University of Washington featuring Chloe Cole, a speaker who advocates detransition perspectives.
  • The event was canceled because of alleged threats from local Antifa groups and protests.
  • Chloe Cole mentioned people online saying, "I hope you get Kirked," referencing Charlie Kirk, TPUSA’s former leader who was assassinated last year while speaking at a university.
  • The university confirmed protests were being organized but said no direct threats were reported to them.
  • A 19-year-old transgender woman was found murdered near campus recently; this case is under active investigation with one suspect in custody.
  • This student is the seventh known transgender person killed in the U.S. so far in 2026, highlighting ongoing violence against transgender people.
  • The canceled TPUSA event was part of a free speech initiative called “Pick Up the Mic.”
  • The cancellation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding free speech, political activism, and campus safety issues.
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