It was a shocking revelation when Houston Mayor John Whitmire claimed on Wednesday that Iran had paid for pro-Palestine protests outside his home. However, despite making such bold claims, Mayor Whitmire could not provide any concrete proof to support his statements. He mentioned that the intelligence regarding this matter had been received from law enforcement agencies such as Homeland Security.

Mayor Whitmire went on to say, “The same activists that were there Friday night and actually Saturday morning, they were at council yesterday.” This statement raised further questions about the motives behind these protests and their alleged funding sources.

These controversial claims by the Mayor came on the heels of Houston City Council’s decision to approve a proposal aimed at restricting protests near private residences. The timing of Mayor Whitmire’s statements added another layer of complexity to an already contentious issue.