Comedian Rob Schneider appeared on Fox & Friends to recount a chaotic Turning Point USA rally at the University of California, Berkeley on Nov. 10, 2025. He described a violent melee outside the venue and a later conversation with actor Robert De Niro about President Donald Trump, while a watchdog group sued the city for allegedly hiding police body‑camera footage.

Police Emails Reveal Officers Had to "Physically Pull" Brawlers Apart

Internal emails unsealed in the lawsuit show Berkeley police were forced to intervene directly, separating two men who were fighting while also fending off a larger mob. The documents, filed by the Center for American Liberty, indicate officers were already confronting protesters when the brawl erupted, suggesting the situation escalated faster than anticipated.

Center for American Liberty Targets City Leadership After Prior Lawsuits

The Center for American Liberty, a legal watchdog, previously sued Berkeley officials over the handling of the event. According to the filing, the group now seeks to compel the city to release the body‑cam footage, accusing officials of “playing favorites” by protecting protestors and limiting evidence of police actions.

Rob Schneider and Dr. Frank Turek Were Inside While Bloodied Attendees Fought Outside

Schneider shared that he and Christian author Dr. Frank Turek were speaking inside the auditorium when crowds outside turned violent, leaving several attendees with bloodied faces. The chaos, as reported, prevented many supporters from entering the hall, raising questions about the university’s crowd‑control measures.

Who Holds the Unreleased Body‑Cam Footage?

The lawsuit alleges that Berkeley’s police department has not provided the footage to the pbulic or to the plaintiffs, despite multiple requests. As of now, the city has not commented on the status of the video, leaving a key piece of evidence in dispute.

Open Questions: What Role Did University Officials Play?

While the Center for American Liberty focuses on municipal responsibility, the filing does not detail any alleged misconduct by UC Berkeley administrators. it remains unclear whether university officials coordinated with police or independently attempted to manage the protest.

According to the report,the legal action aims to uncover whether city leadership “failed to protect constitutional rights” of conservative speakers and attendees. The outcome could set a precedent for how campuses handle politically charged events.