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BERKELEY, California— Chaos erupted at the University of California-Berkeley in response to the Turning Point USA “This Is The Turning Point” tour stop at the school on Monday.
Before the event, flyers were found around campus promoting protests, including a graphic image of the moment Charlie Kirk was murdered.
An older man stood in front of police on campus and shouted, “Security has closed your university to protect a Nazi-speaking group.”
NEWSOM SILENCE ON THE VIOLENT TPUSA PROTEST IN BERKELEY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
One of the flyers that was posted in various areas of campus came from the group “BAMN – Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration and Immigrant Rights and the Fight for Equality,” where BAMN stands for “By Any Means Necessary.”
Before 4 p.m. local time, protesters began gathering on campus. Around 4:30, they yelled “Fuck you, fascists” at arriving attendees.
One woman tried to block herself from the camera by holding up a sign that read: “Kirk said death sentences should be public, quick and televised… congratulations buddy!”
A college-aged man approached asking how to get into the event as protesters blocked all entrances, leaving attendees scrambling to get inside.
While the first protests were underway, a fight broke out.
In a bloody viral incident just outside campus, a man wearing a T-shirt that said “FREEDOM,” similar to the one Kirk was wearing when he was murdered, was beaten by another man. The man was left with his face covered in blood after the fight.
Jihad Dphrepaulezz, 25, was arrested and charged with robbery and assault after stealing the victim's chain and fighting with him in the street, according to Berkeley police.
UC BERKELEY CHAOS OUTSIDE TURN POINT MEETING ENDS IN MULTIPLE ARRESTS WHILE CONSERVATIVE EVENT GOES SMOOTHLY
Police officers separate two men outside a Turning Point USA event at the University of California, Berkeley, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Berkeley, California. (Noah Berger/AP Photo)
As the protests continued, some of the chants throughout the night included: “F— ICE,” “Fascists out of Berkeley,” “Freedom of Speech,” and “Trump is a fascist, he must be impeached.”
As the event at Zellerbach Hall unfolded, protesters approached each entrance, with police guarding each side.
Police guarding the entrance to the Turning Point event in Berkeley on November 10, 2025. (Elizabeth Heckman/Fox News Digital)
Protesters chanted “UCPD KKK” at police.
“The tipping point has to disappear,” they also chanted.
“Fascists are not welcome here,” they also stated. “Trump must go now.”
As attendees, including children and some elderly people, left the event at approximately 8:38 p.m., escorted by police, they were greeted with shouts and middle fingers.
They shouted, “Fuck our campus,” “Fuck you fascists,” and “Death to fascists.”
“Charlie Kirk went to hell… all the fascists will too,” one protester shouted into a megaphone.
Campus police also confirmed two arrests during the chaos.
Protesters outside the Turning Point event at UC Berkeley with police protecting the event on November 10, 2025. (Elizabeth Heckman/Fox News Digital)
Christopher Joseph Benton, 48, who is not affiliated with the school, was arrested for criminal trespassing, resisting or obstructing an officer and being unlawfully present on campus, all misdemeanors.
Jay Eduardo Maytorena, 22, listed as a current or former student, was arrested for trespassing and resisting or obstructing an officer.
Four Berkeley students were arrested by UC Berkeley police early Monday on felony vandalism charges related to hanging a display against Turning Point in a prohibited location on campus.
On Tuesday afternoon, the school also told Fox News Digital that a 45-year-old man was hit in the head with a glass bottle or jar. He suffered a laceration to his head and was taken to hospital for treatment.
He Department of Justice He has since launched an investigation into the unrest that unfolded.
UC BERKELEY TPUSA CHALLENGES 'FASCIST' LABELS, WILL HOST THE EVENT WHICH CHARLIE KIRK WAS HEADLINED
UC Berkeley provided the following response.
“UC Berkeley condemns all violence and will hold accountable anyone who violates the law or campus regulations. The University is firmly committed to an open and robust marketplace of ideas and to maintaining a campus where people of all beliefs and perspectives can feel safe and respected.
“There is no place at UC Berkeley for attempts to use violence or intimidation to impede lawful speech or restrict free speech. The University is conducting a full investigation and intends to fully cooperate and assist with any federal investigation and the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force to identify outside agitators responsible for attempting to disrupt last night's TPUSA event. UC Berkeley will take all appropriate measures to safeguard the right of every member of our community to speak and assemble freely.
“Thanks to the dedication and cooperation of numerous university, state, and local police officers, efforts to prevent last night's event were unsuccessful. Instead, the TPUSA event proceeded safely and uninterrupted, with more than 900 participants in attendance. Several arrests were made in connection with the event by city and university police. UC Berkeley appreciates and commends the officers and staff who helped preserve both public safety and free speech on our campus. The University remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining open dialogue, respect and the rule of law.”
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Fox News' Stephen Sorace and Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report.
