Sophia Hunt

“It was soft. I’m not hurt by any means. Honestly, it’s the easiest thing to move past. It’s not a big deal.”

Sophia Hunt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt downplayed the physical impact of the contact.

“They were just ordered in bulk from Amazon. I had purchased them, and they were sponsored by my dad,”

Sophia Hunt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt explained how the group obtained the bracelets handed out at the event.

“We got to tell them about what Turning Point is doing not only in our schools, but nationally as well, and the support that they bring us,”

Sophia Hunt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt explained what her student group did during the Rock the Block event.

“She proceeded to yell at us, curse us out in front of minors, little children probably between the ages of 6 and 10,”

Sophia Hunt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt described Stanich yelling at students in front of young children.

“Hey, are you OK?”

Sophia Hunt · said 2026-08-10 · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt recalled what she asked Kailly Stanich as she walked away with her son.

“He tried to take one, and I saw a mother come over and drag him away,”

Sophia Hunt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt recounted a young boy approaching the TPUSA booth.

“She then flicks it out of my hand,”

Sophia Hunt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt described Stanich knocking a bracelet out of her hand.

“She then goes, ‘Why the f--- are you asking me if I’m OK?’”

Sophia Hunt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt described how Kailly Stanich reacted during the encounter.

“We don’t want to give her the reaction that she was looking for. We just want to be kind, be nice, stay calm and let God do the rest.”

Sophia Hunt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt explained why the students decided to remain calm.

“We had not given her any other reaction after that,”

Sophia Hunt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt stated that the students did not further engage with Stanich.

“I hope you have a better day.”

Sophia Hunt · said 2026-08-10 · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt recounted what she said to Stanich during the school event.

“She starts cursing us out, saying, ‘You guys are supporting a racist piece of s---,’”

Sophia Hunt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt alleged Stanich began cursing at the student volunteers.

“We want to help students have the opportunity to be able to openly speak about their beliefs.”

Sophia Hunt · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Hunt outlined the mission of her student organization.