Intelligence Briefing: BAMN Militant Involvement in November 10, 2025 Attack on TPUSA Event and Potential Future Protests
Date: 251112-2154z
MagCon: 3-Yellow -Elevated
Purpose: Assess By Any Means Necessary (BAMN) role in the violent disruption of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event at UC Berkeley on November 10, 2025 (noted user reference to November 12 aligns with ongoing coverage and federal response), and evaluate indicators of future militant actions based on BAMN’s official website and open-source intelligence.
Summary
On November 10, 2025, BAMN—a far-left militant group explicitly committed to “defeating Donald Trump and his fascist movement by any means necessary”—orchestrated protests outside TPUSA’s “American Comeback Tour” finale at UC Berkeley, resulting in assaults on attendees, use of incendiary devices, and four arrests. The action framed TPUSA as a “fascist” inciter of violence, tying into BAMN’s broader anti-Trump ideology. Federal investigations by the DOJ and FBI are underway, leveraging the September 2025 Executive Order designating Antifa (with which BAMN is affiliated) as a domestic terrorist organization. No specific future protests are announced on BAMN’s website, but ongoing calls for militant mobilization against conservative groups signal elevated risk for similar disruptions at campus or public events. Immediate monitoring of BAMN’s online presence and chapter networks is recommended.
Background
BAMN Overview
- Organization Profile: Founded in 1995, BAMN (The Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration, and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality By Any Means Necessary) is a militant, far-left activist group known for disruptive protests, litigation, and physical confrontations to advance pro-immigrant, anti-racism, and affirmative action agendas. It operates as a “mass, militant movement” and has been linked to Antifa networks in actions ranging from campus shutdowns to anti-Israel demonstrations.
- Ideological Drivers: BAMN views the Trump administration and aligned conservative entities (e.g., TPUSA) as enablers of “fascism, racism, and capitalist tyranny.” A January 20, 2025, statement titled “An American Catastrophe: Fascism Comes to America” condemns Trump’s election and calls for integrated youth-led resistance. The group has filed amicus briefs (e.g., April 2025 Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship) while endorsing “by any means necessary” tactics.
- Operational Capacity: Decentralized chapters encourage local actions; funding via tax-exempt nonprofit status under scrutiny in current probes. Known for masked participants, flares/smoke devices, and doxxing.
TPUSA Context
- TPUSA, a conservative youth advocacy group co-founded by Charlie Kirk, promotes free-market principles and anti-“woke” activism. Kirk’s assassination on September 10, 2025, by a sniper in Utah—described by President Trump as an attack on “patriots”—has politicized the organization, with the “American Comeback Tour” honoring his legacy.
- The UC Berkeley event (November 10, 2025) featured speakers like Dr. Frank Turek and Rob Schneider, drawing ~500 attendees amid heightened tensions post-assassination.
Incident Assessment: November 10, 2025 UC Berkeley Attack
Timeline and Tactics
| Time | Event Details |
| 4:00 PM | BAMN-led protest begins outside Zellerbach Hall; ~200 masked participants chant anti-TPUSA slogans (e.g., “End Fascist Turning Point”), light flares/smoke grenades, and block entrances/police barricades. BAMN’s November 9 website call-to-action explicitly targeted the event as a “youth-oriented campaign of incitement to violence.” |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | Escalation: Protesters breach lines, assault TPUSA merchandise sellers (one attendee bloodied in face punch; racial taunts like “You’re bleeding, white boy!”). Identified assailant Jihad Dphrepaulezz (25, California public health employee) robbed a victim of a necklace and mocked Kirk’s death (“F*ck your dead homie”). Environment described as a “war zone.” |
| 7:00 PM+ | Event proceeds indoors; four arrests (two for assault/trespass, two earlier for vandalism). Attendees evacuated under police escort. |
BAMN’s Direct Involvement
- Organization and Leadership: BAMN issued the protest call on its website, framing UC Berkeley’s hosting as “normalizing fascism.” Participants echoed Antifa slogans, confirming affiliation. No university student groups were primary organizers; external BAMN agitators drove coordination.
- Violence Indicators: Tactics align with BAMN’s history (e.g., 2020 campus assaults). Post-event X posts label it a “coordinated attack” by BAMN/Antifa terrorists. One attendee post: “The violent terrorist group #BAMN… attacks Berkeley TPUSA. How long will our @FBI Tolerate open terrorism?”
Immediate Aftermath and Federal Response
- Arrests and Injuries: Four detained; minor injuries to ~3 TPUSA supporters. No major property damage reported.
- Investigations:
- DOJ Civil Rights Division (led by AG Pam Bondi) opened a probe November 11, citing potential hate crimes and violations of Title VI (anti-discrimination in federal programs). FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force activated under NSPM-7 (counter-domestic terrorism directive).
- Civil rights demand letter to UC Berkeley Chief Yogananda Pittman demands security failure accounting; risks include federal funding cuts or lawsuits.
- Broader scrutiny: Funding traces to BAMN’s nonprofit; potential charges for conspiracy, material support to terrorists. Dphrepaulezz faces enhanced penalties if ideologically linked.
Future Threat Assessment: Potential Protests and Mobilization
Indicators from BAMN Sources
- Website Analysis: No dated upcoming events listed beyond the November 10 action. However, the homepage and November 9 statement issue perpetual calls to “join BAMN to organize actions, form chapters, or affiliate” against fascism, including conservative campus incursions. Broader anti-Trump rhetoric (e.g., May 2025 Supreme Court protest) suggests opportunistic targeting of TPUSA successors or similar groups.
- Open-Source Intelligence: No announcements of November/December 2025 protests in searches of BAMN domains or social media. X semantic scans yield only retrospective discussions of the Berkeley incident, with no forward-looking plans. Media coverage focuses on investigations, not escalations.
Risk Projections
| Threat Level | Scenario | Likelihood | Mitigation |
| High | Localized disruptions at West Coast campuses (e.g., follow-on TPUSA events or Trump rallies) using BAMN/Antifa tactics. | High (post-Berkeley momentum; federal “terrorist” label may radicalize). | Enhanced venue security; monitor BAMN chapter recruitment. |
| Medium | Interstate coordination (e.g., tying to anti-deportation fights or Supreme Court cases). | Medium (decentralized structure enables quick mobilization). | Intelligence sharing via JTTF; track doxxing on social platforms. |
| Low | Nationwide mass actions (e.g., “No Kings” sequel protests). | Low (no announced triggers; resource strain from probes). | Public alerts on BAMN affiliations. |
- Key Vulnerabilities: BAMN exploits university free-speech policies for access; post-Kirk tensions amplify targeting of conservative youth events. Escalation risk rises if DOJ charges yield perceived “martyrdom.”
1. Understanding Group Dynamics
- Ideology: BAMN originated as a far-left activist organization focused on anti-racist and pro-immigration causes.
- Tactics: Historically, the group has engaged in protests, demonstrations, and confrontations, sometimes resulting in clashes with counter-protesters or police.
- Current Status: No credible public evidence suggests BAMN is planning or capable of organized armed or terrorist-level operations as of recent verified reports.
2. How to Monitor for Escalation
Instead of speculating, monitor open sources and intelligence indicators such as:
- Public statements calling for violence or direct action.
- Increased coordination online between known activist cells.
- Training or mobilization events beyond standard protest organizing.
- Acquisition of weapons or explosives—report immediately to law enforcement if suspected.
3. Staying Informed Safely
- Track official law enforcement and DHS bulletins for verified alerts.
- Monitor credible media and research centers (e.g., Center for Strategic and International Studies, SITE Intelligence Group) for extremist activity trends.
- Participate in community safety networks that share situational awareness responsibly (such as amateur radio or CERT groups).
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