The Democrats have gathered in Chicago to officially nominate US Vice President Kamala Harris as their new presidential candidate
Pro-Palestine protesters have broken through a section of the metal security fence outside the Democratic National Convention (DNC) venue in Chicago, where US President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak on Monday night.
High-ranking Democrats have convened in Illinois for a four-day event, culminating in the formal nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s candidate in the 2024 presidential election.
The protesters marched on the Union Center in Chicago, demanding that Biden cut military aid to Israel and pressure the Israeli government to end the war against Hamas in Gaza. They breached the fence on the north side of the Union Center and shouted at police officers who were blocking their path.
Video from the scene shows activists pushing down a section of the fence and confronting officers who were trying to stop them. Several people have been detained.
4 protestors have been arrested outside of the DNC. An ANTIFA member immediately breaks down the gate as another protestor shouts “we can save her” referring to one of the arrested protesters.
The police immediately come and shut down the protestors |
— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_)
Pro-Palestinian activists have been staging protests across the US since the war in Gaza began in October 2023. They have repeatedly heckled American politicians and attempted to disrupt public events.
Chicago PD attempting to rebuild the barricade that was broken down by protestors.
— FRONTLINES (@FrontlinesTPUSA)
Biden concluded his presidential campaign last month, following pressure from fellow Democrats and party donors who were concerned that his declining health would hinder his chances of defeating Republican candidate Donald Trump in November. Biden has since appointed Harris as his successor.