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Former NFL Punter Chris Kluwe Arrested for Protesting at City Council Meeting

Chris Kluwe was arrested during a city council meeting in Huntington Beach, California, after condemning the MAGA movement and President Trump.

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Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe was arrested at a Huntington Beach city council meeting after a protest against a MAGA plaque. He accused the MAGA movement of erasing trans rights, racism, and promoting censorship, branding it as a 'Nazi movement.' Kluwe, known for his political activism, was charged with disrupting an assembly and spent four hours in custody. The incident highlighted tensions within the conservative-leaning community regarding political discourse.

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Chris Kluwe protested against a proposed plaque in the city's public library that used words forming the acronym MAGA, which he associated with the 'Make America Great Again' movement and labeled as a 'Nazi movement'.

Chris Kluwe was charged with disrupting an assembly.

Chris Kluwe was detained for approximately four hours before being released.

Chris Kluwe is known for his political activism, particularly advocating for same-sex marriage and opposing homophobia in sports. He believes his political stance affected his NFL career.

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