We Inform. You Decide. www.alligator.org VOLUME 114 ISSUE 22 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida TRUMP JR. Emily Felts / Contributor Natalie Fernandez (middle), a 19-year-old UF Arabic and Middle Eastern studies junior, and Alexander Lee (right), a 19-year-old UF material science and engineering sophomore, protest outside of University Auditorium Thursday during Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s speaking event. The two speakers were paid $50,000. INSIDE THE VENUE OUTSIDE THE VENUE Trump Jr., Guilfoyle speak ...and hundreds protest SUPPORTERS, per credit hour students “What is interesting PROTESTERS DENOUNCED peak, about 400 protesters were outside. PROTESTERS pay each semester. about ideas is that your $50,000 PAYMENT The crowd spoke against Donald Trump ATTENDED ACCENT originally ideas can’t be all that good and his son, but also directed criticism at scheduled a 15-minute if you’re not willing to let Staff Report UF Student Body President Michael Murphy Q&A, but became nervous other people speak theirs,” while chanting, “Michael Murphy, do what’s By Ana Escalante right! Quit enabling the alt-right!” Alligator Staff Writer of protestors hijacking the Trump Jr. said. A protester hoisted a sign reading “Three microphone, said Cameron When Guilfoyle began One concern some students have is Mur- I’s for Trump: impeach, indict, imprison,” phy’s father’s connection to the Trump ad- Gittler, assistant director of a sentence with “I have a Donald Trump Jr. tried above the crowd. ministration as a high-paying campaign con- to address a crowd of more productions. The speakers dream,” people in the au- Others carried “Murphy + Fuchs resign,” tributor. and “Don’t give my student fees to Nazis.” than 800 people at UF on selected questions from a dience became agitated, Soon after the ACCENT announcement, Twitter hashtag instead. chanting “Bull****!” To They weren’t just protesting the presi- #CHOMPTRUMP called for an apology and Thursday evening. dent’s son in town; they were protesting the Instead, he found him- Trump Jr. highlighted drown out their cries, sup- resignation from key members of UF Student some of the accomplish- porters repeated, “USA! use of student funds to pay for it. Government, including Murphy and ACCENT self bickering with protest- Protesters gathered Thursday night in op- ments of his father’s ad- USA! USA!” Chair Henry Fair. ers in the audience. position to ACCENT Speakers Bureau’s use of ministration, such as the She continued to speak, However, some protesters showed up to UF ACCENT Speakers student activity fees to pay Donald Trump Jr. speak against Donald Trump directly. Ruth Bureau hosted Trump Jr. declining number of Ameri- but the chants from the au- and Kimberly Guilfoyle, a senior adviser on cans on food stamps and dience made the rest of her Chase, who traveled from Tallahassee for the and Kimberly Guilfoyle — his father’s 2020 presidential re-election cam- protest, dressed in a prison jumpsuit and gi- record-low unemployment statement inaudible. his girlfriend and a senior paign and Trump Jr.’s girlfriend. The organi- ant papier-mâché President Trump head with adviser on President Don- rates for minorities. He also “Oh, your parents must zation paid the duo $50,000 to speak at the a gaping mouth. University Auditorium. ald Trump’s 2020 campaign mentioned the danger that be so proud,” she said in “Corruption is always there,” Chase, 71, The #CHOMPTRUMP protest was orga- — in a keynote presenta- socialism and communism response. said. “It’s always just waiting for people to get Florida Sen. Keith Perry, nized by a group of students and activists tion on Thursday night at brought to countries such comfortable.” Gator Party President Emily Oct. 1, the same day ACCENT announced the the University Auditorium. as China and Venezuela. There wasn’t a shortage of Trump sup- Dunson and Student Body speakers. porters, either. Turning Point USA founder ACCENT paid both He occasionally stopped President Michael Murphy The protest began with about 100 people Charlie Kirk, who is scheduled to speak at UF speakers a total of $50,000, speaking to confront pro- but quickly grew to more than 300 just before which comes from $19.06 testers yelling over him. SEE INSIDE THE VENUE, PAGE 6 the beginning of the speech at 7 p.m. At its SEE OUTSIDE THE VENUE, PAGE 6 Another arrest made connected to murder UF’s defense vs LSU’s off ense He is being held in the Alachua County Jail, pg 4 FOLLOW US ONLINE FOR UPDATES Something has to give. Which will prevail?, pg 10 Santa Fe breaks ground Construction will fi nish Spring 2022, pg 4 @FloridaAlligator @TheAlligator_ @TheAlligator @alligator_newspaper 2 ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 Today’s Weather VOLUME 114 ISSUE 22 ISSN 0889-2423 Not offi cially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications Inc., of Gainesville, Florida NEWSROOM 352-376-4458 • Fax: 352-376-4467 Editor Amanda Rosa, [email protected] AM PM Engagement Managing Editor Tranelle Maner, NOON [email protected] Digital Managing Editor Kelly Hayes, [email protected] HIGH LOW Have an event planned? 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Apply well of German-style beers brewed Submissions can be made at any Administrative Assistant Lenora McGowan, [email protected] before the date to ensure that just for this occasion. This year's Alachua County Library District President Emeritus C.E. Barber, [email protected] the federal processor has time party will have the UF-LSU game branch. Prizes will be awarded to analyze and send the results playing, sausages and German- for first through third place. For SYSTEMS of your FAFSA to UF Student style food from Stubbies Pop-up more details or to schedule an IT System Engineer Kevin Hart Financial Affairs. Some financial Sausages, Mayflower Cellars and interview, please contact Rachel aid is awarded on a first-come, Uppercrust. The restaurant will Cook at 352-334-3909. 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