Unveiling the Tactics: Professional “Protest Consultants” Infiltrate Anti-Israel Protests
Unveiled: The Role of Professional Agitators in Campus Unrest
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has released a startling video capturing the presence of a designated “protest consultant,” Lisa Fithian, who was instructing an unruly mob of anti-Israel agitators during their overnight takeover of Hamilton Hall at Columbia University. Fithian’s involvement highlights a disturbing trend: the infiltration of professional agitators into peaceful protests, fueling chaos and escalating tactics.
Mayor Adams Denounces Outside Agitators
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has condemned the actions of these external actors, citing their blatant disregard for Columbia University’s policies and their underhanded tactics to hijack peaceful gatherings for their own agendas. In a press conference, Adams emphasized that these individuals are not students and their presence on campus violates the university’s code of conduct.
Tactics of Escalation Unraveled
The NYPD has identified a concerning pattern of escalation in protest tactics, allegedly guided by outside agitators. These tactics include the creation of barricades from furniture, the destruction of cameras, and the use of property to fortify positions and create shields.
Lisa Fithian: A Recidivist Agitator
Fithian, a 63-year-old professional “protest consultant,” has a lengthy history of arrests, totaling over 80. Her involvement in various movements, from climate change protests to Occupy Wall Street, now extends to the Free Palestine movement.
Documented Influence at Columbia
Surveillance footage from Columbia University captured Fithian providing instructions to the mob as they stormed into an academic building. In one clip, she directs agitators carrying a table, while in another, she advises people with cameras to move back as they barricade a building entrance.
Paid Protesters and Big Money Behind Protests
Ira Stoll, founder and editor of theeditors.com, suggests that financial incentives may be driving the actions of some agitators. He reveals that certain groups advertise for “fellows” who are paid ,000 for working eight hours a week on campuses across the U.S. Furthermore, organizations like the Soros Open Society Foundation and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund have provided financial support to prominent protest figures.
Intersection of Multiple Protest Movements
Stoll observes that many individuals attending anti-Israel protests on university campuses, including Columbia, are also involved in Black Lives Matter and anti-Trump movements. He suggests that these individuals share a penchant for protest and remain active until their objectives are met or they face legal consequences.
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