In a twist so rich with irony you couldn’t make it up if you tried, conservative political commentator and YouTuber Benny Johnson found himself on the receiving end of the very crime wave he was there to document. Picture this: Johnson and his crew, armed with cameras and a sense of purpose, descended upon an Oakland In-N-Out Burger to shine a spotlight on California’s spiraling crime rate, only to become its latest victims. It’s like going to report on a flood and ending up swept away by the waters.
Oakland, once known for its bustling ports and a vibrant arts scene, has seen better days. The city now grapples with a crime problem so severe that even the fast-food giant In-N-Out Burger is throwing in the towel, closing its doors not because of lack of business, but because of an endless barrage of armed robberies and car break-ins. And who’s at the helm of this sinking ship? A Soros-backed DA, Pamela Price, who’s currently starring in her own recall drama. Talk about adding insult to injury.
Johnson’s expedition into the heart of this urban dystopia was meant to be an exposé on the conditions forcing local businesses to flee. Instead, it turned into a live demonstration. While filming, in broad daylight no less, Johnson’s crew experienced firsthand the lawlessness they were there to document. A bold thief, seeing an opportunity, smashed their car window in a brazen attempt to snatch a bag. Thanks to the quick reaction of Johnson’s producer, ALX, the theft was thwarted, but the message was clear: Oakland is not for the faint of heart.
I Just Got ROBBED At In-N-Out Burger 🍔 pic.twitter.com/gylc7z5O5T
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 18, 2024
ALX’s recount of the incident paints a vivid picture of the chaos. “I was in the car when it happened… A car pulled up, someone jumped out, smashed the window and tried to take a bag, I had to rip it from his hands and told him to ‘f*ck off.’ Oakland is a third world country,” he lamented. And Royce Chamberlin, the man whose belongings were nearly stolen, echoed these sentiments, recalling a previous robbery near Pelosi’s house. His conclusion? “This place has been ignored and forgotten by the ruling class who ‘claim’ to care about you…”
I was in the car when it happened, the rest of the team was probably about 20 feet away.
A car pulled up, someone jumped out, smashed the window and tried to take a bag, I had to rip it from his hands and told him to “f*ck off” 🤣
Oakland is a third world country. pic.twitter.com/mhNmE93qKj
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) April 18, 2024
It was my bag that was nearly stolen!
Luckily @alx was there to pry it from the hands of the thief.
Almost this exact thing happened last time I was in the area!
This is a fallen place… pic.twitter.com/gim7AEzIVY
— Royce Chamberlin (@RoyceChamberlin) April 18, 2024
This incident, while unfortunate, serves as a stark reminder of the reality facing many American cities today. It’s one thing to read about crime statistics or hear secondhand accounts, but it’s quite another to witness the audacity of criminals who operate with impunity, even in broad daylight. For Johnson and his crew, their Oakland adventure was more than just a story; it was a harrowing experience that underscores the urgent need for effective law enforcement and accountability at all levels of government.
As the debate over crime and punishment continues to rage, incidents like these offer a sobering glimpse into the consequences of neglect and mismanagement. And for those in power, let this be a wake-up call: it’s time to clean up our streets before the next headline becomes even more tragic.
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