Video Shows Woman Physically Attacked at University of Michigan Event
The woman was arrested by campus police after an altercation with the pro-Trump influencer.
On Sunday, a video emerged showing a young woman physically assaulting conservative influencer Liz Benichou at an event at the University of Michigan. The incident unfolded at a political gathering where Benichou was set to deliver a speech. Videos circulating on social media depicted a confrontation beginning when the woman confronted Benichou's counterpart, Joseph Anthony Redden, a content creator known as "The Older Millennial."
Redden was seated with signs questioning the compatibility of Islam with Western values. The woman questioned the legitimacy of the setup and exhibited aggressive behavior, clapping and shouting at Redden. The situation escalated further with the arrival of the woman in question, who launched an attack on Benichou. Benichou was knocked to the ground, and onlookers called for police intervention.
A police officer promptly arrested the assailant, who was subsequently placed in a police vehicle, continuing to berate Benichou. Benichou released a statement on social media, claiming she was physically assaulted while exercising her First Amendment rights, emphasizing that political violence has no place in the United States.
The University of Michigan campus police responded to the scene around 5 p.m., noting that the attacker was a university student. No confirmation has been provided regarding the arrested woman's identity as a supporter of Abdul El-Sayed, a claim made by the conservative activist group Liberty Under Fire USA.
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