Political commentator and Proud Boy’s founder Gavin McInnes disappeared during a live on-air broadcast on Thursday. He was filming his interview. Take Your Lawn OffMcInnes recorded a video podcast in his Bronx studio. However, McInnes was suddenly interrupted by law enforcement. McInnes rises and begins a conversation, saying:
“We’re shooting a show, can we do this another time?”
After a moment of silence McInnes attempts to negotiate a meeting with the individual and McInnes’ attorney.
“All right, I’m happy to do that. I’ll get a lawyer and we will sit down and have a conversation. We’ll schedule a meeting and we’ll sit down with my lawyer.”
McInnes can be heard saying “I didn’t let you in” before walking off-screen. There is now a mystery to the situation with Internet sleuths and supporters asking the same question, as well as the media. “Where is Gavin McInnes?”
This audio clip was uploaded to my computer. It has been amplified with noise correction. Around 1:08, someone calls out “Federal Investigator”, which sounds like “arresting”
https://t.co/RpSrFQoj93— Ty Tannenbaum (@TyTannenbaum) August 26, 2022
After listening to the enhanced audio posted online, I can confirm hearing “chirps” of what seem to be police radios. Social media users claim to hear the words “warrant” and “federal investigator” and McInnes repeating that he did not let them in.
Comedy stand-up comedian Josh Denny will be performing a tour with McInnes. He posted that McInnes was in prison and said that it wasn’t a skit.
I just called our team.
It’s not a bit.
Gavin opposed Jan 6. He was AGAINST Charlottesville (and told Proud Boys they were out of the club if they went) but he’s rotting away in jail because he dared to question authority.
— Josh Denny (@JoshDenny) August 26, 2022
Another comedian who has a show on McInnes’ Censored.tv platform, addressed the situation saying, “unfortunately at this time I cannot legally discuss what happened.”
An update on the Gavin McInnes situation pic.twitter.com/yKJT7rdMP7
— Donavan (Cripp Daddy♿™️) (@YungCrippComedy) August 26, 2022
McInnes has not been found. Nobody knows where he is, nor what law enforcement agency took him into custody. McInnes may be in federal custody, but there has been some speculation. The FBI/DOJ have not made any announcements.