Riley Gaines expresses concerns about safety at public events following the death of Charlie Kirk, sparking a reconsideration of security measures.
In the wake of recent incidents, including the violent protests at Portland State University, conservative activist Riley Gaines is reconsidering the security measures needed for her future events. This shift in perspective comes following the tragic shooting death of fellow political figure, Charlie Kirk.
Footage from a sister station showed protesters surrounding the building during Riley Gaines's event at Portland State University last spring, resulting in the arrest of five individuals. The incident has left Gaines questioning her own safety at public events, especially in light of Kirk's untimely demise.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Tennessee State Representative Bo Mitchell have both called for political leaders to work together to de-escalate the current climate. Mitchell emphasised the importance of ensuring people feel safe engaging in democracy, while Ocasio-Cortez urged for reduced heated rhetoric as a step towards making politics safer.
Gaines herself believes that lowering the temperature of the national conversation could be achieved by changing the tone of political discourse. She suggests that this could help prevent such tragic incidents in the future.
Investigations into Charlie Kirk's death are ongoing, and there is currently no available information linking Riley Gaines's political party affiliation to concerns about public event security related to Kirk's death.
Stay informed with the FOX 17 News Daily Newsletter, your source for reports and news of Middle Tennessee each morning. Both sides of the political aisle agree that reducing heated rhetoric may be one step towards making politics safer.
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