'We’re horrified at our morally bankrupt President,' said one activist who was part of the blockade.
Demonstrators with Jewish Voice for Peace attempt to block President Joe Biden's motorcade route during a Pro-Palestinian protest near the U.S. Capitol on March 7, 2024, in Washington, D.C.Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on Pennsylvania Avenue outside of the White House in Washington D.C. on Thursday evening to demonstrate against the Biden administration’s refusal to demand a permanent Israeli ceasefire in Gaza.
A large ceasefire protest last night blocked the motorcade route of US President, Joe Biden, from reaching the US Capitol for the State of the Union address in protest against Biden's ongoing support for the genocide in Gaza.It’s unclear whether Biden’s motorcade was blocked by the protesters or not. Biden was indeed late for the State of the Union address; although he was scheduled to speak at around 9 p.m.
“ has ignored the demands of the countless Americans who have filled the streets every day for five months demanding that he call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza,” said Beth Miller, Political Director at Jewish Voice for Peace Action. “Instead, he has continued to support Israel’s genocide, sending the bombs that are massacring Palestinians each day.”Thank you for reading Truthout. Whether you’re a long-time reader or a first-time visitor, we need to make a request of you today.
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