Detransition activist Chloe Cole canceled a scheduled University of Washington speech after alleged Antifa threats and death warnings forced organizers to abandon the event, but the determined young conservative has vowed to return and continue her mission to protect children from radical gender ideology.
Antifa Threats Force Event Cancellation
Chloe Cole postponed her scheduled appearance at the University of Washington’s Kane Hall on May 13, 2026, after what she described as explicit death threats from Antifa-aligned groups. In a video announcement, Cole stated that “Antifa has assembled a local militia, in their own words, to shut down this event.” She explained that threats escalated the situation to national attention levels that exceeded the preparedness of campus security teams and police departments, forcing the difficult decision to postpone rather than risk lives.
Conservative Speaker Refuses Intimidation
Despite the serious security concerns, Cole made clear this postponement represents a tactical delay, not surrender to leftist intimidation. Speaking to Fox News Digital, she emphasized her unwavering commitment: “It’s not something that’s discouraging me, because I know there’s always going to be another opportunity. For as long as I feel called to do this, I will continue speaking on campus.” Her resolve illustrates the courage required of conservative voices willing to challenge the radical gender ideology dominating university campuses across America.
TPUSA Stands Firm Against Cancel Culture
Turning Point USA’s campus chapter faced what president Sarah Seratt described as an “overwhelming surge of violent threats” deliberately designed to falsely link their peaceful event with a recent transgender student killing on campus. The national TPUSA organization made the final cancellation decision after assessing inadequate security resources. However, the UW chapter issued a defiant statement affirming “TPUSA at UW is not leaving campus” and remains committed to “free speech, open dialogue, and intellectual diversity,” with plans to reschedule at the earliest appropriate time.
Campus Free Speech Under Siege
The University of Washington administration confirmed that national TPUSA made the cancellation decision while UW was developing a security plan. University officials had previously contacted the TPUSA chapter questioning the timing of Cole’s appearance given the recent killing of an LGBTQ+ community member. This incident exemplifies the broader crisis facing conservative speakers on American campuses, where violent threats from radical leftist groups increasingly shut down constitutionally protected speech. The pattern mirrors disruptions targeting other conservative figures, creating a chilling effect that undermines the First Amendment and academic freedom conservatives fought to preserve.
'Detransition' activist Chloe Cole vows to return to speak at University of Washington after Antifa threats https://t.co/xX8G8XquVL pic.twitter.com/HrPp0Tm0U6
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Cole’s background as a detransitioner who underwent puberty blockers, testosterone treatments, and mastectomy surgery between ages 12 and 16 before reversing course makes her testimony particularly powerful in debates over youth gender medicalization. She has testified before state legislatures supporting restrictions on gender-affirming treatments for minors and is involved in litigation against healthcare providers, arguing medical professionals acted negligently when she was too young to consent. Her activism directly challenges the radical transgender agenda pushed by leftist activists who would rather silence her story than allow families to hear the devastating consequences of rushing children into irreversible medical procedures.
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Chloe Cole cancels University of Washington speech after claiming threats – Washington Times
