Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe was arrested following a protest at a Huntington Beach city council meeting. He voiced strong opposition to a “MAGA” plaque displayed at a public library. He made strong remarks against the decision, leading to a confrontation. This ultimately led to Kluwe’s removal from the meeting and arrest.
Here are more details of Chris Kluwe’s arrest and anti-MAGA remarks.
Chris Kluwe was arrested for his Anti-MAGA remark, claims report
The ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe was arrested during a Huntington Beach city council meeting while protesting a controversial “MAGA” plaque displayed at a public library.
Known for his outspoken activism, the former Minnesota Vikings punter condemned the slogan as a political statement and labeled the MAGA movement as extremist. His demonstration, which involved stepping toward the council in an act of “peaceful civil disobedience,” led to his arrest.
Kluwe criticized the plaque during his speech. He said, “MAGA stands for trying to erase trans people from existence. MAGA stands for re-segregation and racism. MAGA stands for censorship and book bans.” Kluwe described the ‘MAGA’ as “explicitly a Nazi movement.” After the speech, he walked toward the council’s bench. The police officer intervened at the point and placed him in handcuffs. They removed him from the meeting.
Authorities charged Kluwe with disturbing an assembly, as per the city’s arrest log. He was detained for four hours before being cited and released. Speaking afterward, he emphasized that his protest was about raising awareness. He told the OC Register, “It was done so that people who are watching and people who will watch understand that this is important enough to get arrested for.”
Kluwe has long been vocal about his activism. He played for the Minnesota Vikings from 2005 to 2012. He previously made headlines for his criticism of the NFL and his support for LGBTQ+ rights.
