False Claims about Tear-Gassing of Peaceful Protesters at Lafayette Square

President Joe Biden falsely claimed former President Donald Trump tear-gassed peaceful protesters at Lafayette Square for a photo-op. A report from the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Interior exonerated Trump from these claims. Biden's statements were debunked, as tear gas was used by the Metropolitan Police Department, not by USPP officers. Various prominent figures, including Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris, also falsely stated that tear gas was used. The media exaggerated the events, with CNN and others falsely reporting that peaceful protesters were tear-gassed. Biden and the DNC have continued to repeat these false claims.

Law enforcement use of tear gas on anti-Israel protesters at USF

Law enforcement officials used tear gas on anti-Israel protesters at the University of South Florida after giving them a warning to disperse. Protesters were seen using umbrellas and signs against the tear gas, and shields were ineffective. USF stated that protesters had expressed intent to use items as weapons, leading police to determine the protest was no longer peaceful.