Chris Kluwe Arrested for Protesting MAGA 'Nazi Movement' in Huntington Beach

Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe was arrested during a Huntington Beach city council meeting while protesting a plaque that features the acronym 'MAGA,' which he equated with a 'Nazi movement.' Kluwe criticized the MAGA movement for its perceived harmful policies, including the treatment of transgender individuals, censorship, and cuts to education. As he expressed his views, he declared his intention to engage in 'peaceful civil disobedience' and stepped toward the council members, prompting police to intervene and arrest him for disrupting the assembly. The city council, composed entirely of conservatives, unanimously approved the plaque despite the backlash. Kluwe spent approximately four hours in custody before being released, stating that his protest aimed to raise awareness rather than change the council's opinion. He emphasized that his comments were intended for the broader public audience rather than the council itself.