Bloody brawl breaks out at UC Berkeley as agitators confront TPUSA event featuring Frank Turek, Rob Schneider
A violent confrontation erupted near Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley on Nov. 10, 2025, as protesters clashed ahead of a Turning Point USA event featuring Dr. Frank Turek and Rob Schneider, resulting in injuries and multiple arrests.
Key takeaways
- What happened: A bloody brawl broke out outside Zellerbach Hall before a TPUSA event; video shows at least one man with a facial injury and several people involved. Source: Fox News.
- Timing and arrests: The clash occurred around 4:30 PM PST on Nov. 10, 2025; by about 6:00 PM authorities had made at least two arrests, including one for battery (Fox News).
- Footage and response: Multiple on-site clips shared online show the melee and police response (see on-site YouTube and YouTube; also Fox News video).
Main coverage
What happened
At about 4:30 PM PST on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, a crowd had gathered near Zellerbach Hall for a Turning Point USA event billed to feature Dr. Frank Turek and actor-comedian Rob Schneider. Video filmed at the scene shows a melee that quickly escalated into a physical fight involving several people, and at least one man with a visible facial injury.
Protesters visible in clips were seen wearing keffiyehs and carrying left-wing signs. Multiple sources and footage corroborate the confrontation; reporting and on-site clips include coverage from Fox News and posted YouTube and YouTube clips.
Video and eyewitness accounts
Multiple online videos show a densely packed crowd, shouting and physical confrontations. One clip includes close-up footage of a man with a bloody face after the fight. Other clips show law enforcement officers forming lines and using shields to control the crowd (YouTube; YouTube).
“The aggressive posture of some protesters made it difficult for people to reach the venue or do so safely,” an attendee told a reporter on camera, according to on-site reporting and footage.
Law enforcement and security response
Local and university police moved into the area using shields and batons to separate groups and to clear a path to security checkpoints. By approximately 6:00 PM, authorities reported at least two arrests, including one for battery, per Fox News.
UC Berkeley clarified the clash occurred near — not on — university property and that campus officials coordinated with local law enforcement during the event. TPUSA also deployed private security at the venue; entry to Zellerbach Hall required strict screening as shown in available footage (video).
Context: TPUSA event, speakers, and campus tensions
The Berkeley stop was the final date of TPUSA’s “This Is The Turning Point” tour and was promoted as a forum for conservative and Christian viewpoints on a campus known for liberal politics. Speakers included author Dr. Frank Turek and Rob Schneider; Dr. Turek had noted interest in speaking at Berkeley given the campus climate (Fox News).
Reporting also placed the melee against a tense national backdrop, noting it came two months after the reported killing of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk at a Utah campus event — an incident described in coverage as politically motivated — raising the stakes around TPUSA campus appearances (Fox News).
Open questions and investigative details
Key details remain unresolved. Police had not released a full tally of injuries or a complete list of charges at the time of reporting. Available footage does not clearly show who initiated the fight or whether coordinated groups directed tactics. Investigators will review video, interview witnesses, and compile arrest reports to determine sequence and responsibility.
The role of social media in organizing protests, the adequacy of crowd-control planning, and potential legal actions stemming from visible injuries and clashes with officers will be focal points for any subsequent reviews or prosecutions. Video evidence — including posted YouTube clips — will be central.
Implications
Political consequences: Incidents like this underscore intensifying polarization over campus speech and safety, shaping debates on free expression and security policies.
Public safety and law enforcement: The brawl highlights complex choices officers face when opposing groups converge and will likely prompt reviews of crowd-control and interagency coordination.
Higher education: Universities may reassess how outside groups are allowed to host events, where protests can occur, and how to secure venues without unduly restricting speech.
Legal and media effects: Arrests, potential prosecutions, and coverage (including viral clips) will fuel narratives across the political spectrum and could prompt policy responses at multiple levels of government.
Source material
- Fox News reporting on the event and arrests
- Fox News video coverage
- On-site videos uploaded to YouTube and YouTube showing the brawl and crowd behavior
