We collect cookies to analyze our website traffic and performance; we never collect any personal data. Cookie Policy
Accept
NEW YORK DAWN™NEW YORK DAWN™NEW YORK DAWN™
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Trending
  • New York
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
  • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Art
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Reading: Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over MAGA protest
Share
Font ResizerAa
NEW YORK DAWN™NEW YORK DAWN™
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • New York
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
  • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Art
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Follow US
NEW YORK DAWN™ > Blog > Sports > Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over MAGA protest
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over MAGA protest
Sports

Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over MAGA protest

Last updated: February 20, 2025 9:54 pm
Editorial Board Published February 20, 2025
Share
SHARE

Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe thanked supporters after being arrested for training “civil disobedience” throughout in a Southern California metropolis council assembly the place the set up of a MAGA plaque was being mentioned.

“I appreciate everyone’s messages of support, I’m trying to get through all my mentions but as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a busy day,” the NFL veteran posted on Bluesky Thursday. “Remember — peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.”

Kluwe and different protesters confirmed as much as Tuesday’s assembly to oppose a plaque baring the phrases “Magical, Alluring, Galvanizing, Adventurous” being put in at a metropolis library.

The 6’4” former athlete instructed these in attendance that to him, the MAGA acronym — which stands for Make America Nice Once more to Donald Trump supporters — symbolizes a protracted checklist of adverse issues the president represents.

Kluwe criticized the motion as bigoted and harmful to the nation’s establishments in a spirited rant likening MAGA to considered one of historical past’s darkest political organizations.

Former Minnesota Vikings NFL participant Chris Kluwe joins a small group of protestors exterior the Pelican Hill Nation Membership the place Vice President Mike Pence was scheduled to attend a luncheon fundraiser, in Newport Seaside, California, October 9, 2017. (ROBYN BECK/AFP through Getty Photos)

“‘MAGA’ is profoundly corrupt, unmistakably anti-democracy and, most importantly, ‘MAGA’ is explicitly a Nazi movement,” Kluwe mentioned from behind a podium Tuesday.

He then introduced he would “engage in the time-honored American tradition of peaceful civil disobedience” earlier than approaching metropolis council members, sitting on the bottom in entrance of them and being arrested.

The 43-year-old former punter spent eight seasons within the NFL. He’s a longtime homosexual rights advocate who suspects his activism would be the cause he was booted from skilled soccer.

You Might Also Like

Mets Pocket book: Mark Vientos low-grade pressure, Sean Manaea to begin rehab task

Guardians silence Yankees’ bats after Clarke Schmidt’s early struggles

MLB’s Rob Manfred on Trump’s assist for Pete Rose reinstatement; seek for ESPN alternative; and ABS problem system’s future

Mets taxed bullpen reveals towards Dodgers: ‘You just try to go for it’

24 coaches (lifelike and unrealistic) the Knicks ought to have on their radar

TAGGED:arrestedChrisKluweMAGANFLProtestpunter
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print

Follow US

Find US on Social Medias
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
YoutubeSubscribe
TelegramFollow
Popular News
A Hidden New Threat to U.S. Elections
Politics

A Hidden New Threat to U.S. Elections

Editorial Board July 23, 2022
Publicity to emphasize throughout early being pregnant impacts offspring into maturity, long-term monkey research reveals
‘It felt like I got shot’: Landry Shamet makes Knicks debut after grotesque preseason shoulder damage
Novel selenium provider protein regulates ferroptosis in tumors and the mind
Bob Raissman: A disgrace if we don’t get a ‘Hard Knocks’ with Invoice Belichick within the lead function

You Might Also Like

Karl-Anthony Cities, Rick Pitino, Ben Stiller and extra react to Knicks’ firing of Tom Thibodeau
Sports

Karl-Anthony Cities, Rick Pitino, Ben Stiller and extra react to Knicks’ firing of Tom Thibodeau

June 4, 2025
Freedie Freeman walks it off for Dodgers in extras on Brandon Nimmo’s outfield gaffe
Sports

Freedie Freeman walks it off for Dodgers in extras on Brandon Nimmo’s outfield gaffe

June 4, 2025
Devin Williams, drama return to Yankees nearer’s position in slender win over Guardians
Sports

Devin Williams, drama return to Yankees nearer’s position in slender win over Guardians

June 4, 2025
WR Josh Reynolds ‘blessed’ to have alternative with Jets after troublesome 2024 season
Sports

WR Josh Reynolds ‘blessed’ to have alternative with Jets after troublesome 2024 season

June 4, 2025

Categories

  • Health
  • Sports
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
  • World
  • Art

About US

New York Dawn is a proud and integral publication of the Enspirers News Group, embodying the values of journalistic integrity and excellence.
Company
  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • Accessibility Statement
Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability
Term of Use
  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
© 2024 New York Dawn. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?