Woman dragged from north Idaho Republican townhall by unknown, allegedly-hired security

[Maru Kitteh]

60. Her name is Teresa, and they charged HER with battery and tresspass.

According to local CBS News affiliate, KREM 2, a woman who the Coeur d'Alene Police Department (CDAPD) identified as Teresa Snyder Borrenpohl, protested at the KCRCC hosted town hall in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. After making remarks from the audience to several legislative members on stage, she was asked to leave.

In a video circulating on Facebook, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris is seen confronting Borrenpohl, warning, "Get up or be arrested," moments before two men intervened and escorted her out, according to Coeur d'Alene Press. "This is not a negotiation," Norris stated as Borrenpohl responded, "Women deserve a voice."

While the scene quickly escalated, Ed Bejarana, the event's emcee who is a voiceover talent and has launched the Business Buffet podcast, continued speaking over the commotion, commenting on the protester.

"Look at this little girl over here, everyone. Look at her," he said, referring to Borrenpohl. His remarks were met with shouts from the audience, some of whom held signs reading, "Save Voter Approved Medicaid.” Bejarana then defended the removal, accusing protesters of attempting to "filibuster" the event as he continued talking about DOGE. "We've got to be a little aggressive with some of these folks here," he said. "Your voice is meaningless right now...I can talk over all of you."

more at link (newsweek)

https://www.newsweek.com/protesters-republican-event-told-voice-meaningless-idaho-2035020