Two California mayors dueled on social media after police responded to the University of California, Irvine campus on Wednesday as anti-Israel protesters clashed with law enforcement.
Two California mayors clashed on social media after law enforcement was called to confront anti-Israel agitators on the University of California, Irvine campus. While replying to a UC Irvine public announcement to students on X, Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan and former Newport Beach Mayor Will O'Neill shared their competitive perspectives as law enforcement swarmed onto the California campus after protesters set up barricades.
Following the Irvine mayor's comments on law enforcement, the former Newport Beach mayor slammed Khan's 'careless wording,' saying that she 'preemptively accused officers' of violence. 'Police officers from Newport Beach are currently in Irvine providing assistance at the request of a mutual aid call.
If that’s what you meant, then your message is beneath the office of Mayor. If it is not, then clarify immediately,' he wrote. The dueling comments came after UC Irvine was swarmed by anti-Israel agitators on Wednesday afternoon. In a statement to Fox News Digital, a UC Irvine spokesperson said that the campus erupted into chaos after several hundreds of protesters entered the Physical Sciences Lecture Hall and began to barricade the building at 2:30 p.m. PST.
Authorities said that the protesters who entered the campus on Wednesday afternoon joined the established encampment that has been occupying the campus since April 29. Fox News Digital has reached out to Khan and O'Neill for comment.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Students at UC Riverside, Irvine join protests over Israel-Hamas warSo far the demonstrations at UC Irvine and UC Riverside have been peaceful.
Read more »
Irvine doctor charged with groping two female patientsAn Irvine physician has been charged with groping two female patients, Orange County prosecutors announced Thursday.
Read more »
California university reveals 'true cost' of anti-Israel mob that took over academic buildingsCal Poly Humboldt released a statement after days of unrest on the campus resulted in anti-Israel agitators taking over two academic buildings.
Read more »
Israel-Hamas war a thorny issue for Southern California DemocratsIt’s easier for Republicans, who firmly stand behind Israel in its fight against Hamas.
Read more »
California senate candidate blasts UC Berkeley for 'pandering' to anti-Israel protesters after debate canceledThe University of California, Berkeley canceled a fall senate debate between Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey amid campus safety concerns.
Read more »
California group calls on universities, state leaders to restore nixed commencements amid anti-Israel protestsGolden Together's Steve Hilton and Gloria Romero implore state colleges and universities to reinstate canceled classes and commencements.
Read more »