Joe Biden‘s L.A. fundraiser was interrupted Friday by screaming pro-Palestinian demonstrators as police in riot gear stood guard, attempting to maintain the peace.
The forty sixth Prez arrived by motorcade to final night time’s political occasion in Holmby Hills, the place dozens of demonstrators had gathered to voice their anger over what they see because the extermination of the Palestinians by Israel.
Scores of Palestinians have been killed because the bloody Israel-Hamas war began in October. On the time, Hamas terrorists invaded the Jewish state and slaughtered 1,400 Israelis, triggering the lethal battle. Hamas guidelines over the Palestinians within the Gaza Strip.
Throughout Friday’s fundraiser, demonstrators threw objects at officers and passing automobiles, whereas holding up indicators that learn, “No votes for mass murderer,” a reference to Biden’s 2024 presidential bid. They had been additionally chanting “Free free, Palestine” and “Long Live Palestine.”
LAPD Chief Michel Moore stated his officers didn’t have to make use of pressure or make any arrests as a result of the demonstrators ultimately dispersed.
In the meantime, Biden delivered a brief speech on the celebrity-studded occasion, calling his 2024 Republican rival, Donald Trump, a risk to democracy. He additionally talked about his first-term financial successes and the federal judges he has confirmed to the courts.
Among the many notable attendees had been Jill Biden, Steven Spielberg, Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff. Rock ‘n’ roll star Lenny Kravitz additionally confirmed as much as carry out for the group.
