Laguna Woods residents protest meeting with convicted rioter

Over 200 residents protested outside Clubhouse 5 in Laguna Woods on March 7, 2025, against a local Republican Club meeting featuring Jeffrey Scott Brown, a man convicted for assaulting police during the January 6 Capitol riot. Brown was later pardoned by President Trump. Protesters carried signs and sang patriotic songs, expressing their disapproval of the club's decision to invite Brown as a speaker. The demonstration was organized by the Laguna Woods Democratic Club, which received complaints from residents about honoring a convicted felon. The Republican Club defended the meeting, stating it was a legitimate event attended by members interested in Brown's story. A video of the meeting is set to be broadcast on local television and YouTube for public viewing.