On Thursday, hundreds of pro-transgender, pro-gun control activists stormed the Tennessee state Capitol days after a trans-identifying female opened fire inside of a Christian school, killing six people.
To recap, on Monday, 28-year-old Audrey Hale, who identified as trans, entered the Covenant School in Nashville armed. She killed three children and three adults before being gunned down by police officers 14 minutes after a 9-1-1 call was placed.
Protesters gathered around the state capitol on Thursday to rally for gun control in the wake of the shooting, WKRN reported.
Thursday afternoon, videos showed the protesters storming the state capitol building. Police officers in the videos can be seen trying to hold the crowds back.
All of these people must be arrested by the FBI and thrown in solitary confinement for at least a year. Democracy depends on it. pic.twitter.com/j8ehKdTTjg
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) March 30, 2023
This week, pro-transgender protesters stormed the Kentucky Capitol over legislation restricting transgender bathrooms, gender-affirming care, among other things, which Leah covered.
This week, LibsofTikTok shared a video of a transgender person urging trans supporters in Tennessee to “beat” and “hurt” people who don’t agree with them.
“Beat them. Team up. Gang together. Get people who agree with you to come and fight. Carry a weapon at all times. And yes, you have to attack the police officer.”
TN Reporter Desperately Claims Protesters Storming Capitol Was 'Peaceful'
Kelsey Gibbs, a Nashville reporter for NewsChannel 5, posted video that went viral showing pro-gun control protesters, who had stormed the state capitol, fighting with troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol inside the building.
The video also showed one protester initially being brought into police custody before eventually letting him go.
As her video gained traction, Gibbs then tweeted, "This was a peaceful protest. I was there and know of no one getting arrested. These students were at the Capitol to lobby for gun control. It was a packed Rotunda. Troopers had to make pathways for lawmakers to go to the restroom."
Gibbs then deleted her original post and reposted the video with a similar caption, insisting the protest was peaceful and it only became chaotic when the troopers had to make way for state lawmakers.
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Democratic lawmakers on the floor also disrupted the House proceedings.
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