A pro-life activist was brutally attacked during a street interview in New York City, sparking outrage among conservatives. Savannah Craven Antao, a reporter for Live Action, was punched twice in the face by a woman who became enraged during a discussion about abortion. The incident, caught on video, shows the attacker lashing out after Antao questioned her support for abortion in cases involving foster children.
Antao suffered a swollen eye, facial cuts requiring stitches, and psychological trauma. Despite her injuries, she emphasized forgiveness, stating, “I believe this woman was hurt… We want justice, but we also want to pray for her.” Her husband contacted police, and the suspect remains at large. The attack highlights growing tensions over abortion since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The viral video reveals the attacker’s shocking claim that killing foster children could be justified. Antao pushed back, saying, “I’m not the one who admitted they would be OK with killing babies in foster care.” The assailant responded with fists, yelling obscenities before fleeing. Conservatives argue this violence exposes the radical left’s intolerance for pro-life views.
On NEWSMAX’s Sunday Agenda, Antao linked abortion itself to societal violence. “Abortion is violence, therefore it creates violence,” she said, criticizing leftists for resorting to physical attacks instead of debate. She noted this wasn’t her first encounter with hostility but called it the most violent. “It takes a lot for you to assault someone for different opinions,” she added.
Antao blamed the attack on the left’s “corruption” and refusal to accept reality. “They hate it when they’re wrong,” she said, contrasting conservative boycotts—like targeting Bud Light—with left-wing destruction of property and assaults. She vowed to continue her advocacy, stating, “I have to show the reality of what’s happened to the left.”
The activist’s resilience resonates with conservatives. “Bruised, but blessed,” Antao wrote online, thanking supporters. Her focus on faith and forgiveness contrasts sharply with the attacker’s rage. Critics argue the incident reflects a broader pattern of silencing pro-life voices through intimidation.
NEWSMAX hosts praised Antao’s courage, calling the attack proof of “what the left does.” They highlighted her refusal to back down, despite risks. “I’m not afraid,” Antao declared, though she plans to bring “strong men” to future interviews for protection.
This assault underscores deepening divides over abortion in America. Conservatives see Antao as a symbol of moral courage—standing for life while facing hatred. With midterm elections approaching, many on the right view such incidents as rallying cries to defend traditional values against progressive aggression.