We’ve written about the horrible story out of Cincinnati, Ohio, where two people were mercilessly attacked Friday night by a mob and pummeled repeatedly as bystanders took video and laughed. There has been much speculation about what caused the melee and whether it was racially motivated since the two victims were white and the attackers appear to be black—but no motive has yet been determined, and there are reports that it started from a verbal altercation between two men.
Regardless of the what and the why, it was a particularly vicious assault, and both the male and female victims will be recovering for some time.
Former GOP presidential candidate and current Ohio gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy posted to social media Monday that he had spoken to the female victim, who was sucker-punched, hit her head and the pavement, and was seen with blood coming from her mouth. He wrote that she told him that as of Monday afternoon, she hadn’t heard from a single state or local official.
Unbelievable.
I spoke to Holly earlier today (the woman tragically assaulted in Cincinnati this weekend). She’s a single working mom who went to a friend’s birthday party. It’s unconscionable that there were no police present in that area of Cincinnati on a Friday night, or even an ambulance… pic.twitter.com/yTiJOL3Eh0
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) July 28, 2025
His post continues:
It’s unconscionable that there were no police present in that area of Cincinnati on a Friday night, or even an ambulance to take her to the hospital. Hard-working Americans shouldn’t have to worry for their safety when they have a good time in our cities. Holly said not a single local or state official had yet reached out as of earlier this afternoon, other than one police detective. Leftists like to lecture about ‘systemic injustice’ while thugs turn our turn [sic] cities into war zones. I’m done with their excuses. As governor, I’ll make sure they’re behind bars, not running wild. Our cops will have the green light to restore order—no apologies. Holly appreciates the kind words and prayers from patriots across the country, and hopes that the publicity around her story ensures that local & state leaders clean up our failing cities. We hope to visit Holly soon as she recovers. 🙏🏽
Video Captures Violent Brawl in Cincinnati That Left Two Injured
Five people have been identified and will be prosecuted, but their identities and the nature of the charges have not yet been revealed:
The brawl, video of which quickly spread online, was also condemned by several high-profile politicians Monday, including Vice President Vance, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval. It occurred early Saturday morning in downtown Cincinnati.
Pureval said in a statement he was “confident” arrests from the incident would be forthcoming. Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge said the department has since identified and charged five people in connection with the brawl.
Whatever the reason for this outrage, which hopefully we will find out details about in the coming days, it’s unacceptable. Ramaswamy is exactly right that “leftists like to lecture about ‘systemic injustice’ while thugs turn our cities into war zones.”
It’s yet another reason why the Democrat party is in such a precipitous decline. So-called “criminal justice reform” had its chance, and it’s failed miserably. The people behind this savagery must pay a severe price, and that’s the reality.
If state and local authorities don’t take care of their business, then it’s likely the Trump administration will:
EVERY American 🇺🇸 is entitled to the equal protection of our laws. Federal law enforcement is on it and we will ensure that justice is done. https://t.co/ht2miSQLkQ
— AAGHarmeetDhillon (@AAGDhillon) July 28, 2025
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