After Student Outcry, Turning Point USA Cancels UW Event Featuring Anti-Trans Speaker The University of Washington (UW) has canceled a scheduled event featuring Chloe Cole, a speaker associated with Turning Point USA (TPUSA), following intense student backlash and the recent fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old transgender student. The decision came after a series of public disputes over the event’s timing and the group’s rhetoric, which students argued contributed to the violence. Cole, who was set to speak at the UW on Wednesday, initially claimed the event would proceed despite mounting pressure. In an Instagram post, she expressed confidence in the event’s security and even thanked supporters for their “strength through pressure.” However, UW spokesperson Victor Balta confirmed in an email that the national TPUSA organization had decided to cancel the event. Cole later announced the postponement on her Instagram story, blaming a “local militia” formed by “antifa” for the delay. She warned that the university’s security and local police would be “unprepared” for the event, citing the recent murder as a cautionary example. The cancellation follows the tragic death of a transgender student, whose identity has not been disclosed by the university or Seattle Police Department. The victim was found dead in the laundry room of Nordheim Court, an off-campus student apartment complex affiliated with the university. Seattle Police Department Detective Eric Muñoz initially identified the victim as a 19-year-old transgender woman. While investigators have not yet determined a motive or suspect, UW President Robert J. Jones acknowledged the community’s distress, stating that the killing “can be especially worrying” for LGBTQIA+ students.#university_of_washington #turning_point_usa #chloe_cole #seattle_police_department #nordheim_court
