This “GO HOME SPENCER” chant is not letting up. He’s asking over and over to be able to speak. Students raise fists. #SpencerAtUF pic.twitter.com/wtffRVLmT1
— Claire McNeill (@clairemcneill) October 19, 2017
In the wake of the violent white nationalist protests in Charlottesville, state and local governments are taking precautions to prevent similar events happening elsewhere. For example, ahead of Richard Spencer’s Thursday speech at the University of Florida, Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency to free up resources to deal with violent clashes. However, those inside the speech venue appeared to take care of Spencer while raising their fists and chanting, “Go home, Spencer!”
And in reference to the death of Charlottesville counterprotester Heather Hayer, the crowd chanted “it’s your fault” at him.
Chants of IT’S YOUR FAULT goes up as Richard Spencer talks about Heather Heyer, killed in Charlottesville #SpencerAtUF pic.twitter.com/T22t2MZyOA
— Christopher Mathias (@letsgomathias) October 19, 2017
The jeering and booing started as soon as Spencer went on stage and did not let up, according to reporters on the scene.
They're still going. Now it's SAY IT LOUD SAY IT CLEAR NAZIS ARE NOT WELCOME HERE #SpencerAtUF pic.twitter.com/pNKd4QyaJV
— Christopher Mathias (@letsgomathias) October 19, 2017
When Spencer did finally start to speak, he espoused white nationalist rhetoric and talking points as expected, but the audience really let him have it, as revealed in this video.
https://twitter.com/morgan_mulee/status/921099262502625280
Earlier on Thursday, protesters gathered before Spencer’s appearance.
"We have nothing to lose but our chains!" Says a group of protesters rallying outside of Spencer's speech #SpenceratUF #NoNazisatUF pic.twitter.com/L7KDsCKRqC
— Taylour Marks (@taylourmarks) October 19, 2017
34th street wall #SpencerAtUF pic.twitter.com/i4OY67XHPW
— Virginia Hamrick (@ginnyhamrick) October 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/AntiTrumpReport/status/921091666089476098