Activist wrestles mic away from Greta Thunberg over pro-Palestine chants at climate rally

A #climate activist wrestled a microphone away from #gretathunberg over pro-Palestine chants at an Amsterdam rally, telling her he came for a “demonstration, not a political view”.

Ms Thunberg’s speech was briefly interrupted by the incident on Sunday, which saw the middle-aged man climb on stage before grappling with her in front of thousands of onlookers.

The crowd were chanting “#Palestine will be free” as he clambered up to confront the 20-year-old Swedish activist.

"I have come here for a climate demonstration, not a political view", he said, as he unsuccessfully tried to rip the microphone from her before being dragged away.

Appearing unshaken by the incident, Ms Thunberg told the protester to "calm down."

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[bflorijn]

That man was COMPLETELY right. Don't mix climate rebellion with politics.

[walterrivera]

But she is not going to Russia to fight climate change, nor is she going to criticize Russia's war against Ukraine, let alone China. She knows that she will end up in prison and won't get out for 20 years.

[Arcanine]

I find the relationship between the far-left and Islamists just fascinating

[fgvfgv]

What a decent guy!
Good wishes to him.

[yelaath]

Is everyone going to ignore the fact that she's wearing a polyester jacket that is made of plastic and requires oil to process?

[lisabastienne]

Look at that smile on her face. She knows exactly what she’s doing- sowing chaos to remain relevant. Why is she saying this stuff at a climate change event? It’s not the place.

[euroe]

Never take climate advice from someone that hasn't even had to balance a household budget.

[ddk]

Good for that man to have the guts to stand up to a crowd of idiots.

[Intel-i-k]

I love the "let her speak" chanting mere seconds after the incident. Says a lot about this type of event, and the type of mentality that is going on.

[celebritytributes]

She missed her chance to pull her famous line 😂🤣

[lindaSmith]

Mixing climate change and politics is a bad idea. Either have a climate change event or a political event.

[ricardoe]

Not all heroes wear capes. Some have a green jacket and glasses.

[valdemarsilva]

The man who climbed the stage to seize the microphone from Greta Thunberg at the climate march in Amsterdam on Sunday is a former candidate member of Water Natuurlijk, the largest water board party in the country. The activist from Meteren, Gelderland, is now making headlines worldwide and is receiving interview requests from numerous foreign newspapers. He is quite taken aback by the global reaction his action has sparked.” #ClimateMarch #Amsterdam SHE NEEDS TO GO!

[ericeandco]

Hard to believe anyone would spend a minute on Greta’s nonsense. Were they giving away free food?

[AbWischBar]

There was an opportunity to discuss on stage his views against hers. He was calm but determined and did not attack her. Just wanted the microphone.

But they just pulled and stuffed him away in the same fashion security of politicians do, who Greta has been revolting against.

[clemensottawa]

She surely missed some history lessons in school.

[Jorg]

Having people wear the Arafat sharf on a purely climate related demonstration really tells it all

[mari]

hopefully more people will finally see her true colors.

[merisea]

I really supported Greta and I am an ardent conservationist. A new Hamas poster girl, if I had ever knew....What a disgrace. She could not have done a bigger mistake., she lost with this all credibility. Makes me sick.

[savagedabs]

If they are so worked up about freeing palestine, why aren't they in Gaza?