The Democratic National Convention had already seen its share of action when a protester was smacked by a “We Love Joe” sign.
The protester, a woman wearing a hijab, had pulled out a “Stop arming Israel” banner during a speech by President Joe Biden, after which the attendee can be seen thumping her on top of the head with the long sign.
Watch:
Sorry guys I deleted my tweet bc these aren’t uncommitted delegates. Reposting the video here pic.twitter.com/NYTsi3eHDQ
— Akela Lacy (@akela_lacy) August 20, 2024
In a less violent version of protesting the anti-Israel message, WaPo reporter Dylan Wells posted that delegates attempted to cover the banner with their own “We Love Joe” signs.
First protest I’ve seen inside the arena: a banner reading “stop arming Israel.”
Delegates blocked the sign with the “we ❤️ Joe” signs and the convention hall turned off the light spotlighting the section as the protestors were removed. pic.twitter.com/6XYaCk6XwF
— Dylan Wells (@dylanewells) August 20, 2024
At another point, attendees attempted to rip the banner away from the protesters:
Audience members at the DNC in Chicago unfurl banner that says “Stop arming Israel.”
After audience sees the banner, they begin chanting “We love Joe.”
Man tries to rip banner away.
Stadium lights over this spot then dimmed and banner was ripped away. pic.twitter.com/3RfK1aUSV4
— Prem Thakker (@prem_thakker) August 20, 2024
X users shared their opinions on the chaos:
Can we identify this guy? He should be prevented from remaining at the DNC. The Democrats have brought back Islamaphobia to serve their policies of genociding Palestinians.
Of course liberals will just say, “this is just one guy”, while the Dems are murdering Muslims everyday
— Jordan Smith (@flyjordanrichly) August 20, 2024
Can you imagine being one of the shills that think trying to hide the sign from the public is the right thing to do?
— Adam (@AdamUnderstands) August 20, 2024
Not helping the cause
— Voting matters ⚖️. (@BumphBean) August 20, 2024
The terrorist wing of the Dem party has spoken.
Hopefully @RashidaTlaib was escorted out without incident.
— marcbutan (@marcbutan) August 20, 2024
The Charlottesville wing of the Democratic Party now inside the DNC after four years of Biden-Harris.
— Kristinn Taylor (@KristinnFR) August 20, 2024
Just a bunch of vile anti-Palestinian racists pretending to care about democracy while voting for a genocide.
— Prof Zenkus (@anthonyzenkus) August 20, 2024
Democratic convention goers chanting “We love Joe” after seeing a banner “Stop arming ‘Israel'” might just as well chant “We love genocide.”
— Laurence (Larry) Boorstein (@LarryBoorstein) August 20, 2024
Writers and editors can be contacted at [email protected] with feedback, tips, or corrections.
Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
- Harris called Trump after second failed assassination attempt. Here’s what she said… - September 18, 2024
- ‘Far worse than anything Trump has done’: Portnoy calls out left for ‘abandoning democracy’ - September 18, 2024
- ‘You’re not going to stop me there!’ Sparks fly when Tom Cotton, CNN host clash over IVF - September 18, 2024
Comment
We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. If a comment is spam, instead of replying to it please click the ∨ icon below and to the right of that comment. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.