Senior at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Milagro Jones, found himself at the center of attention on TikTok after a disturbing encounter with anti-Israel protesters disrupted his routine on campus. The incident unfolded as demonstrators blocked his path not once, but twice, before law enforcement intervened, leaving the campus marred by graffiti and litter.
In an interview with FOX News, Jones recounted the harrowing experience and his determination to reclaim access to campus facilities, particularly the library.
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"I was stopped by masked, anti-Israel protesters who mistook me for someone of Jewish background," Jones shared with Hemmer and Perino. "They said I was an Israeli agitator. They physically assaulted me on Friday. The last time that I was on campus, they actually punched my brother in the head. They reached into their hoodie pocket and claimed that they had a gun."
His account shed light on the escalating tension and violence fueled by the protests. Jones's desire for a campus free from such divisiveness and fear was palpable in his words.
"I just wanted to free my campus from these people," he expressed. "I wanted to give my other students an opportunity to be able to access the campus without segregation, without people telling us that we can't go to the library, and I just want to see a safe, beautiful campus where we can all learn, and we can all come together for positivity, for education."
Jones's bravery in confronting this challenge resonated with many online, as his TikTok video garnered significant attention, sparking discussions about campus safety and inclusivity. "I was probably equally as brainwashed as these people…I completely changed my views on the situation after experiencing this stuff firsthand, and now I'm just trying to expose the truth and let people know how these organizations operate on college campuses across the US."
