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These are the incredible students who faced the crazy cane-swinging “wizard” at the University of Texas at Tyler this week. They showed real courage and strength, and they represented the @tpusastudents organization with integrity.
It is a sad reality that students like them encounter threats and violence far too often. That must stop. What will not stop is their determination to carry forward Charlie’s legacy.🇺🇸🇺🇸
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We are promised that we will be persecuted for our faith. WE MUST NEVER GIVE UP on defending truth and the kingdom ✝️🇺🇸!
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Joined @FoxNews to talk about the altercation that occurred during my Prove Me Wrong at UT Tyler. We CANNOT normalize political violence in America. A difference of opinion is not a justification to cause harm to others. This is why the mission of TPUSA is so vital to the future of our nation 🇺🇸!
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Great segment on @FoxNews last night! Here my account and thoughts on the altercation at my Prove Me Wrong at UT Tyler.
You can watch it here: youtu.be/bJEq81vtvSk?is=Rst2…
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A former student at the University of Texas at Tyler allegedly attacked Turning Point USA members with a cane, threw an American flag on the ground, and hurled insults at their campus display before being taken into custody.
19-year-old Ciro Tomlian now faces two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one charge of assault causing bodily injury after allegedly striking TPUSA students. The group's field representative, Janae Jenson, says the attack caught her off guard because UT Tyler is a "small" and "mostly conservative" campus, but she says it reflects a broader pattern of hostility toward conservative students.
"Our students face threats of violence and mean words all the time on the daily. So, I mean something like this is bound to happen eventually," Jenson told "Fox and Friends."
Full story here foxnews.com/media/tpusa-stud…
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Preston Parsons retweeted
A former student at the University of Texas at Tyler allegedly attacked Turning Point USA members with a cane, threw an American flag on the ground, and hurled insults at their campus display before being taken into custody.
19-year-old Ciro Tomlian now faces two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one charge of assault causing bodily injury after allegedly striking TPUSA students. The group's field representative, Janae Jenson, says the attack caught her off guard because UT Tyler is a "small" and "mostly conservative" campus, but she says it reflects a broader pattern of hostility toward conservative students.
"Our students face threats of violence and mean words all the time on the daily. So, I mean something like this is bound to happen eventually," Jenson told "Fox and Friends."
Full story here foxnews.com/media/tpusa-stud…
Preston Parsons retweeted
Turning Point USA member Davis Thrower speaks out after physically intervening during an assault caught on camera at a University of Texas event that lead to the arrest of a former student.
“They hear something they don’t like and they don’t understand that it’s not acceptable to lash out and physically hurt people.”
Thrower believes online radicalization and a nationwide mental health crisis are contributing to political violence, warning that some young people are struggling to handle opposing viewpoints without turning to aggression. | @foxandfriends
Read more: foxnews.com/us/michael-ruiz-…
Preston Parsons retweeted
Two @tpusastudents and I were physically and verbally attacked on campus Tuesday at @presparsonstx TPUSA Prove Me Wrong event with @tpusa_uttyler.
We have seen the rise in trans violence over the last few years and have now experienced it firsthand. They are too commonly the suspects in school and church shooting including the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting in 2025. Shortly after, we witnessed the horrific assassination of our founder & CEO Charlie Kirk, whose alleged shooter has strong links to the trans community including his partner/roomate. Now, we’re seeing on college campuses, almost daily, acts or threats of violence from the same individuals. We cannot continue to ignore this pattern. There is mental health crisis in America. As Christians we are called to tell the truth, without compromise, and love on the lost. You cannot lie to those you love. Ever. That is how people end up assaulted on college campus just for existing.
We pray for this young man’s soul. He is obviously very hurt and misled. It is devastating to continually see this kind of violence at events meant to amplify your voice and opinions even (especially) if it’s in opposition.
Thank you @seanhannity for the opportunity to share part of my story.
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Representing Turning Point USA at Tech on Fox News!🇺🇲🔥
So proud of our President @presparsonstx and Far West Field Rep @alannadiane_!!!
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Preston Parsons retweeted
UPDATE: Ciro Stephen Tomlian was booked into the Smith County Jail on Nov. 10 on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of assault causing bodily injury, according to jail records.
Tomlian appeared to tear down an American flag, called a Turning Point USA field representative and other students “fascist pieces of s---,” and then attacked them with a prop cane during a “Pick Up the Mic” event at the University of Texas Tyler.
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WATCH: Student tears down an American flag and assaults a TPUSA Field Rep plus two students with a prop cane after calling them “fascist pieces of s**t” during a Pick Up the Mic event at the University of Texas Tyler.
Campus police swiftly arrested the student and transported him to the county jail for processing.
No injuries reported.
Video Credit: @Lis_Ferguson | @alannadiane_
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Preston Parsons retweeted
Had a wonderful time with my chapter and @presparsonstx. Despite the challenges, we are thankful for the opportunity to bless our veterans with 120 thank you cards and the opportunity to have tough conversations.
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We are deeply saddened by the use of force against one of our chapter members. Despite this act, we will continue to move forward, have difficult conversations, and encourage conservative values.
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🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served our nation and fought to defend our freedoms.
Join us today as we take a moment to show our appreciation and say THANK YOU to our veterans. We are forever grateful for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇲🪖
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11-10-26 “Pick up the mic” event at UTT with speaker @presparsonstx. Incredible to listen to, as always. Disruptions did not stop us, evil shall not prevail 👏🏼☦️🇺🇸
My response to the altercation that took place at my Prove Me Wrong event with TPUSA’s Pick Up The Mic Initiative at UT Tyler today.
A difference in opinion is not a justification for violence! Please pray for this young man to find the truth and learn from his mistake!
Preston Parsons retweeted
Well, today we had a physical altercation with a student while @presparsonstx was speaking at UTT. Political violence of any kind unacceptable. We won’t move forward as a nation if we assault everyone we simply disagree with. Charlie Kirk promoted debate and dialogue by having conversations with people and trying to see things from other’s perspectives.
This was at my Prove Me Wrong with TPUSA at UT Tyler today. Please pray for this young man. Pray that he finds the truth and heals!
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WATCH: Student tears down an American flag and assaults a TPUSA Field Rep plus two students with a prop cane after calling them “fascist pieces of s**t” during a Pick Up the Mic event at the University of Texas Tyler.
Campus police swiftly arrested the student and transported him to the county jail for processing.
No injuries reported.
Video Credit: @Lis_Ferguson | @alannadiane_
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