Alec Baldwin Escorted Away by Police After Clash with Protester at Pro-Palestinian Rally in NYC
Star actor Alec Baldwin made headlines on Monday after he was filmed engaging in a heated confrontation with a protester at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York City. The incident culminated in Baldwin being escorted away by police.
The exact reason for Baldwin’s presence at the Manhattan rally is unclear, as is what led up to the confrontation. Video footage of the incident shows the 65-year-old actor speaking sternly to two or three protesters.
At one point, Baldwin is heard saying, “That’s my business. That’s my business,” to a protester. Another protester questions Baldwin about his work in Hollywood and asks if he condemns Israel.
Baldwin responds angrily, “You’ve already made up your mind … every question you’ve got, right? I’m in Hollywood’s pockets, you said? You ask stupid questions. Ask me a smart question! Ask a smart question!” He then pushes his body into the protester before being surrounded and escorted away by police.
As he is being led away, a protester shouts obscenities at Baldwin, to which the actor appears to respond with more expletives.
Neither Baldwin’s representative nor the New York City Police Department have commented on the incident.
The clash at the rally has sparked conversation and speculation among both fans and critics of the actor. This incident is sure to generate more interest and attention as further details emerge.