Protests Erupt at UCLA as Ben Shapiro Delivers Controversial Speech
UCLA faced criticism for handling anti-Israel protests and ticketing issues during Ben Shapiro's campus event.
- Anti-Israel activists set up a 'Gaza camp' at UCLA, protesting Ben Shapiro's scheduled speech.
- UCLA's administration was criticized for shutting down the original ticketing platform, complicating event access.
- Ben Shapiro condemned UCLA for fostering a 'woke' environment and mishandling anti-Semitic protests.
- Police intervened to disperse the protest camp, leading to one arrest and tensions with counter-protesters.
- Shapiro's speech proceeded with a large audience, despite attempts to disrupt the event.