Three Charged in Assault on TPUSA Reporter During Anti-ICE Protest Three individuals have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly assaulting Turning Point USA reporter Savanah Hernandez during an anti-ICE protest at the Whipple Building in Minneapolis. The incident occurred on April 11, and the defendants—Chris, DeYanna, and Paige Ostroushko—face charges of assault and interference with federally protected activity. The indictment, handed down by a federal grand jury, alleges the attack took place on federal property, violating federal law. The family is scheduled to appear in federal court in Minneapolis on May 12. The Whipple Building, a federal facility housing the regional ICE field office for Minnesota, has been a frequent site for protests since a surge in immigration-related activity in December and January. Hernandez, a reporter for TPUSA, was present to cover the protest for the conservative advocacy group founded by Charlie Kirk. According to the indictment, Hernandez was surrounded, physically assaulted, and shoved to the ground by the defendants. The attack, described by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as an "unhinged act of political violence," is being prosecuted under federal statutes protecting journalists engaged in lawful reporting. Hennepin County authorities initially identified three individuals for charges, but the county attorney’s office later stated there was "insufficient evidence" to pursue charges against two of them. However, the federal indictment now includes all three, with Chris and Paige Ostroushko facing additional counts of interfering with protected activity. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office also filed a fifth-degree assault charge against Chris Ostroushko, while the other two defendants were not charged at the local level.#tpusa #deyanna_ostroushko #savannah_hernandez #whipple_building #chris_ostroushko
TPUSA at UCF Hosts James Fishback Amid Florida Governor Buzz Republican candidate for Florida governor James Fishback addressed University of Central Florida students during a Turning Point USA event on campus. The gathering, organized by TPUSA’s UCF chapter, drew enthusiastic responses from attendees, including students engaged with the organization and others curious about the political candidate’s platform. Fishback, who represents the group’s vision for America, emphasized values such as family, faith, and economic strength. His appearance came amid growing anticipation for the upcoming gubernatorial election, set for the first Tuesday in November. Florida’s political landscape remains complex despite its diminished status as a swing state. The state’s large and diverse population, shaped by ongoing migration, continues to influence its evolving political dynamics. Concerns over key issues such as Medicaid, Social Security, and education for children are increasingly prominent as the election approaches. Fishback’s speech highlighted the state’s regional political divisions, noting that northern, central, and southern Florida each reflect distinct cultural and demographic trends. However, he acknowledged the growing influence of younger voters, who have demonstrated their ability to shape political outcomes in recent years. Fishback positioned himself as a moderate within the Republican Party, rejecting strict party loyalty and criticizing internal conflicts that he argued deepen divisions among voters. He expressed confidence in the party’s dominance in Florida, citing the state’s Republican voter advantage of 4.5 million over Democrats.#james_fishback #tpusa #university_of_central_florida #florida_governor_election #turning_point_usa
