Pro-Trump influencer attacked during free speech event at University of Michigan
A student assaulted influencer Liz Benichou at a University of Michigan event, leading to the student's arrest and a statement that charges will be pursued.
During a free speech gathering at the University of Michigan, influencer Liz Benichou was involved in a confrontation with a student who later assaulted her. The dispute began after Benichou asked the student a question about how she would be treated in Iran. The student dropped her phone, pushed Benichou to the ground and shouted, "Don’t f*cking talk to me like that!" A bystander intervened and separated the two, after which police arrived and placed the student under arrest.
Benichou posted on X that she was unharmed but noted a lower-back injury, and said the incident illustrated her view that left-wing activists can be violent. Her manager confirmed the injury and said Benichou intends to press charges.
The incident follows recent legal actions against four activists charged with criminal intimidation related to a campaign urging the university to sever financial ties with Israel.