A disruption occurred during Joe Biden’s speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday when an anti-Israel protester was struck with a “We love Joe” sign.
The incident, which took place in the crowded arena, was captured on video and has since circulated on social media.
The protester, who was wearing a hijab, unfurled a “Stop Arming Israel” banner in the middle of Biden’s address.
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As she displayed the banner, a man standing several rows behind her used his three-foot “We love Joe” sign to tap her on the head.
The video shows the man leaning forward and striking the protester multiple times.
Delegates interrupted Biden’s speech holding a banner that says stop arming Israel. People started hitting them and trying to take it away pic.twitter.com/WlkRrCRpAe
— Akela Lacy (@akela_lacy) August 20, 2024
In response to the banner, other attendees in the arena attempted to obstruct its visibility by using their own large signs.
Additionally, one individual physically tried to remove the pro-Gaza banner from the protester and her associates. The crowd around the protesters began chanting, “We love Joe,” following the banner’s display.
The situation escalated further when the arena lights above the protesters were turned off, and they were eventually removed from the convention hall.
The incident has sparked controversy online, with many criticizing the man for his actions. Social media users have called for the identification of the individual who hit the protester and suggested that the protester should consider pressing charges. Comments on social media reflect outrage and disapproval, with some questioning the necessity of the physical confrontation.
During his speech, Joe Biden addressed the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Gaza.
He reiterated his commitment to addressing the crisis by stating, “We’ll keep working to bring hostages home and end the war in Gaza and bring peace and security to the Middle East.”
Biden also acknowledged the suffering on both sides of the conflict, noting, “Those folks down the street have a point: A lot of innocent people are being killed on both sides.”
Biden goes off-script at the DNC:
“Those protestors out there in the street, they have a point. A lot of innocent people are being killed on both sides.”
This is a major mischaracterization of the protestors. These are people who don’t care about the hostages, who support… pic.twitter.com/S4oqW3yeMl
— Steve McGuire (@sfmcguire79) August 20, 2024
Fox News picked up on the ‘both sides’ comment in relation to the debunked story of why Joe Biden says he ran for President in 2020.
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
Joe Biden just repeated the “there are very fine people on both sides” hoax again.
He then went on to say how honesty in America still matters. pic.twitter.com/R6W1Mn2QBx
— TheQuartering (@TheQuartering) August 20, 2024
Biden just repeated the “very fine people” smear against Trump
Trump condemned the racists at the Charlottesville protest: “I’m not talking about the neo-Nazis and the white nationalists, because they should be condemned totally”pic.twitter.com/AejOrmJVMO
— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) August 20, 2024
Earlier in the day, anti-Israel protesters had also demonstrated outside the convention, criticizing Joe Biden for his support of Israel.
The protests outside and the disruption inside highlight the ongoing tensions and polarized opinions regarding U.S. foreign policy and its impact on international conflicts.
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