'Mice protesting for cats': Internet backs political comedian Alex Stein after assault by 'Trans for Palestine' activists

AUSTIN, TEXAS: Tensions reached a boiling point at the University of Texas at Austin on Sunday, April 28, when a pro-Gaza event organized by LGBTQ group 'Trans for Palestine' took an unexpected and violent turn.

Blaze Media host and political comedian Alex Stein found himself in the midst of chaos as he confronted the activists about their support for Palestinian territory, despite well-documented human rights abuses and executions of LGBTQ individuals by Hamas.

Alex Stein experiences assault and robbery while attending pro-Gaza event at University of Texas

Video footage captured the intense confrontation, where Stein questioned the group's motives, asking, "But don't Palestinians throw gay people off roofs?"

His question was met with aggressive resistance, as a mob formed around him, and an individual approached him from behind, snatching his phone and physically assaulting him.

Stein, known for hosting 'Primetime with Alex Stein' on Blaze Media, defended himself and and managed to get back his phone. However, the situation escalated further as he was assaulted a second time, this time being pulled to the ground by his assailant.

Despite the scuffle, Stein quickly regained his footing and chased after the suspect before ultimately opting to exit the event.

The incident intensified the existing tensions on campus, following an earlier effort by students to establish an anti-Israel Gaza encampment on Wednesday, April 24.

However, Texas police promptly dismantled the encampment, leading to several arrests as authorities encountered resistance against dispersal orders, worsening the situation, as reported by Texas Tribune.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott condemned the protests and subsequent violence, advocating for arrests and disciplinary action against the participants.

He took to X to write, "Arrests being made right now & will continue until the crowd disperses. These protesters belong in jail. Antisemitism will not be tolerated in Texas. Period."

He added, "Students joining in hate-filled, antisemitic protests at any public college or university in Texas should be expelled."

Internet backs Alex Stein in wake of his assault incident at University of Texas

The assault incident against Stein at UT Austin ignited a firestorm of reactions on social media, with many users rallying behind him and criticizing the activists' stance.

One user on X remarked, "Totally strange they would be supporting those who would murder them and not think twice about it."

Another user echoed this sentiment, stating, "Not one intelligent person able to step up and answer @alexstein99's question."

A third user criticized the activists, stating, "Leftists/Democrats/Satanists are not smart people. They are violent cowards."

Another individual wrote, "They don’t have the slightest understanding of what or why they are protesting… hell, they don’t even know who or what they are themselves. Mental illness abounds. Keep them on their toes with the truth."

A fifth user highlighted, "They have no critical thinking skills. What do you expect from people that can’t define male or female."

Another user bluntly labeled the activists as "More useful idiots doing stupid shit."

A seventh user asserted, "The mentally ill will often react violently when their delusional behavior is challenged." Lastly, one user commented, "This is like mice protesting for Cats."

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