History of Kaitlin Bennett in Timeline

Kaitlin Bennett, widely recognized as "Kent State gun girl," is a prominent gun rights advocate and conservative figure active on social media. Her notoriety stems from an incident in 2018 where she openly carried an AR-10 rifle at Kent State University post-graduation. She leads the YouTube channel "Liberty Hangout," an extension of the media organization founded by her fiancé that centers around Austrian economic principles.

1970: Kent State Shootings

The Kent State shootings, a pivotal event in American history, occurred in 1970 when Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on unarmed students protesting the Vietnam War. This event continues to be cited in debates about gun control and freedom of speech.

October 15, 1995: Birth of Kaitlin Bennett

Kaitlin Marie Bennett was born on October 15, 1995. This event marks the beginning of her life and precedes her rise to fame as a controversial figure.

2016: Liberty Hangout Posts and Deletes Holocaust Denial on Twitter

In 2016, Liberty Hangout posted content on Twitter denying the Holocaust, which was later deleted. This event resurfaced years later, adding to the controversy surrounding the organization and its affiliates.

October 2017: Kaitlin Bennett Resigns from Turning Point USA

In October 2017, Kaitlin Bennett resigned from her position as president of the Kent State chapter of Turning Point USA following a controversial event where a member protested safe spaces in a diaper.

May 2018: Kaitlin Bennett Graduates from Kent State University

Kaitlin Bennett graduated from Kent State University with a degree in biology in May 2018.

2018: Kaitlin Bennett's Open-Carry Rally and InfoWars Involvement

In 2018, Kaitlin Bennett attempted to organize an open-carry rally at Kent State University, leading to a cease and desist order from the university. Her subsequent association with InfoWars resulted in her exclusion from a Bernie Sanders campaign event. Despite this, she returned to Kent State in November 2018 to host a discussion on gun rights.

2018: Kaitlin Bennett Gains Notoriety as "Kent State Gun Girl"

In 2018, Kaitlin Bennett gained widespread media attention and the moniker "Kent State Gun Girl" after posing for her graduation photo at Kent State University with an AR-10 rifle. Her actions sparked debate about gun rights and campus safety.

2018: Kaitlin Bennett's Graduation Photo and Open-Carry Advocacy

In 2018, Kaitlin Bennett sparked controversy by posing with an AR-10 rifle in her Kent State University graduation photos, advocating for open-carry rights and citing the 1970 Kent State shootings as justification for self-defense.

2019: Kaitlin Bennett Interviews Students at the University of Kentucky

In 2019, Kaitlin Bennett conducted interviews with students at the University of Kentucky, focusing on controversial topics like transgender bathroom access. These interviews would later resurface and spark significant controversy.

2019: Kaitlin Bennett and Justin Moldow Get Engaged

Kaitlin Bennett and Justin Moldow, the founder of Liberty Hangout, got engaged in 2019.

January 2020: Kaitlin Bennett's "College Students Have No Morals" Videos Spark Controversy

In January 2020, videos from 2019 of Kaitlin Bennett interviewing University of Kentucky students about transgender bathroom access resurfaced online under the title "College Students Have No Morals." These videos, originally posted by Liberty Hangout, sparked significant online debate and backlash.

February 2020: Kaitlin Bennett Confronted at Ohio University

Kaitlin Bennett's visit to Ohio University in February 2020, intended for a President's Day trivia event, escalated into a confrontation with student protesters, forcing her to leave campus within two hours.

March 2020: Kaitlin Bennett Marries Justin Moldow

Kaitlin Bennett and Justin Moldow, founder of Liberty Hangout, were married in March 2020 after getting engaged in 2019.

September 2020: Kaitlin Bennett Escorted from University of Central Florida

In September 2020, Kaitlin Bennett's presence at the University of Central Florida led to a disturbance and a police escort off campus due to clashes with protesters, further solidifying her controversial image.

2020: Liberty Hangout's Past Holocaust Denial Surfaces

In 2020, reports revealed that Liberty Hangout, the media organization Kaitlin Bennett is associated with, made comments denying the Holocaust in a deleted 2016 Twitter post. This revelation further fueled controversy surrounding Bennett and the organization.