Protester pulls knife on Tom Steyer staffer at LA campaign event — as wild video shows angry activists confronting billionaire
A protester pulled a knife on a staff member of California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer during a campaign event in Los Angeles. The incident occurred as protesters confronted Steyer, demanding accountability for his past statements on reparations. Steyer was eventually escorted away by California Highway Patrol after being surrounded by the demonstrators.
- ▪A protester at a Los Angeles campaign event pulled a knife on Tom Steyer's staff.
- ▪The confrontation occurred after Steyer addressed a crowd of black voters at ORA Cafe.
- ▪Steyer's campaign did not request a security escort despite the presence of protesters.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 14:20:02 -0400 |
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Metro exclusive Protester pulls knife on Tom Steyer staffer at LA campaign event — as wild video shows angry activists confronting billionaire By Ross O'Keefe Published May 23, 2026, 2:20 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A protester at a Los Angeles campaign event hosted by California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer pulled a knife on his staff — as angry agitators blocked his SUV while shouting down the progressive billionaire. Steyer had been attending a gathering last Saturday at ORA Cafe in Leimert Park, during which he told a crowd of black voters that they are owed a “gigantic debt” and that the black community is “the moral leader of the United States,” journalist Maeve Reston reported.
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