Staff Reports
Thousands of protesters gathered around the White House on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Joe Biden and Israel. The rally turned chaotic, with reports of leftists engaging in various acts of defiance and destruction. The main theme of the protest was condemnation of Biden for not withholding military aid to Israel during its conflict with the terrorist group Hamas.
During the protest, some individuals were seen burning American flags and holding up signs with messages like “Genocide is our red line” and “Israel bombs, your taxes pay.” Smoke bombs were also set off, adding to the tumultuous atmosphere. Protesters unfurled a long red banner around the White House, symbolizing their disapproval of Biden’s stance on the conflict.
Happening now: Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators are unfurling a long red banner around the White House. They’re calling it the “people’s red line,” condemning Biden for not withholding military aid for Israel amid its deepening offensive in Rafah. pic.twitter.com/ABnoRIACF5
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One particularly troubling moment saw a man holding up a bloodied mask depicting President Biden, while the crowd chanted provocative slogans about Israel. Chants such as “We don’t want no two-state, we’re taking back ’48” and “the red line should have been 1948” were reported, expressing dissatisfaction with the creation of Israel itself.
DC: Protester holds up a bloody mask depicting President Joe Biden. Another protester burns American flag behind him as statue is sprayed with "FJB" outside of the White House during Pro-palestine protest.
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Speakers at the protest made sweeping claims without providing evidence, including one who referred to the United States and George Washington University as “organized crime syndicates that racketeer on native populations.” The protest highlighted a division within the Democratic Party, with some members of the party aligning themselves with anti-Israel rhetoric while others pushed back against it.
The scene at the protest reflects a failure on Biden’s part to be a strong ally to Israel during the Gaza conflict. The protest also underscores the challenges Democrats face in uniting their party on this issue. This demonstration of dissent against Biden and the Democratic Party serves as a reminder of the ongoing polarization within American politics.
