Conservative influencer says she was shoved at Michigan campus debate

Conservative influencer says she was shoved at Michigan campus debate

Conservative activist Lizzy Benichou said she was pushed to the ground during a campus debate at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on November 1, and she added that the incident would not deter her from speaking, Fox News reported. University of Michigan police detained the student who shoved Benichou during the unpermitted event and arrested her pending a warrant, according to earlier reports.

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Liz Benichou University of Michigan student (attacker) University of Michigan Police Liberty Under Fire USA Taylor Sharp

Locations

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Articles

November 02, 2026
5 total
Pro-Trump influencer assaulted during free-speech event at University of Michigan
Pro-Trump influencer assaulted during free-speech event at University of Michigan

WLUK • 02 Nov 16:18

A student confronted pro-Trump influencer Liz Benichou at a University of Michigan event, leading to a physical altercation and the student's arrest.

Credibility 52% Manip. 38% Right
Pro-Trump influencer attacked during free speech event at University of Michigan
Pro-Trump influencer attacked during free speech event at University of Michigan

KHGI • 02 Nov 16:12

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.

Credibility 52% Manip. 38% Right
Conservative activist says she was shoved during University of Michigan debate
Conservative activist says she was shoved during University of Michigan debate

Fox News • 02 Nov 15:07

Lizzy Benichou, a conservative Jewish activist, reported being pushed to the ground during a campus debate at the University of Michigan and said the incident will not deter her from speaking.

Credibility 72% Manip. 28% Right
Jewish activist attacked at University of Michigan event
Jewish activist attacked at University of Michigan event

The Jerusalem Post • 02 Nov 12:57

A University of Michigan student assaulted Jewish conservative activist Liz Benichou during a campus political gathering, leading to the student's arrest and a police investigation.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
University of Michigan student arrested after assaulting conservative influencer on campus
University of Michigan student arrested after assaulting conservative influencer on campus

New York Post • 02 Nov 07:45

University of Michigan police detained a student who shoved conservative influencer Lizzy Benichou during an unpermitted event, and the student was released pending a warrant.

Credibility 78% Manip. 52% Right