Savannah Craven Antao, the conservative pro-life influencer, recently opened up about a violent street encounter that left her with what she described as her “whole face cut open.” Sitting in a room illuminated by a bright light and a neon sign featuring her new married name, Craven Antao recounted the assault that took place in April.
“A lot of the time I’m met with violence and that led to me being brutally assaulted on the street back in April,” Craven Antao told Fox News Digital. “A difference of opinion is something that they’re willing to not only call you names over, assault you over, but then now we see, kill you over.”
The influencer, who credits much of her success to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, hasn’t wavered in her commitment to engage in difficult, often controversial conversations. Her approach is guided by faith, and she often turns to Bible verses to strengthen her resolve. One verse that resonates with her, 2 Timothy 3:12, reminds her that “In fact, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” She doesn’t view the violence she’s experienced as anything surprising.
“If somebody is willing to punch me in the face by just asking a question, why would the limit stop there? Why not kill somebody? Why not just completely try to silence them?” she asked, reflecting on the dangers she faces.
Craven Antao has a strong belief that the left is becoming increasingly violent. She warns that it’s important for conservatives to be prepared for anything. “The left will continue to be violent,” she said. “We should expect anything at this point because they’ve gone as far as they possibly could already, so we should be prepared for everything. And the advice that I have for any other conservatives that want to speak out is that it’s our duty to speak for what’s right.”
Her remarks come after the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk on September 10 at Utah Valley University. Kirk, who was known for his outspoken views and activism, was killed in what many are now calling a politically motivated act of violence. The suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, has been charged with murder, a crime that has shaken the nation and raised alarms about increasing violence against conservatives.
“Charlie was shot in the neck for a reason. They want to silence his voice,” Craven Antao said, reflecting on the loss of her mentor. “They wanted to silence him because he was making a difference. He was getting into the minds and the hearts of young people. Changing lives all across the world right before he was murdered.”
In a recent series of street interviews in Brooklyn, Craven Antao said that most of the people she spoke to felt unsafe using their freedom of speech. Despite this, she remains determined to continue her mission. “I’m going to continue doing this because I know that it’s needed. I know it’s something that Charlie would want,” she said. “My goal is just to continue [Charlie Kirk’s] legacy and continue to try to save our country.”
On a lighter note, Craven Antao’s recent street interview went viral after a woman sucker-punched her during the exchange. However, the case against the woman was dropped after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office missed a key filing deadline, according to the woman’s attorneys.