Biden Speech Interrupted by Protestors at Historic Charleston Church

Published on January 8, 2024

CHARLESTON, S.C.—Protestors interrupted President Joe Biden’s speech in a historic Charleston church on Monday, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The protesters screamed “ceasefire now,” forcing President Biden to pause his remarks at Mother Emanuel AME Church. The president resumed his speech after security personnel escorted the protesters out of the venue. The president’s supporters responded to the interruption with their own chant: “Four more years.” “I understand their passion,” the president said in response. “And I’ve been quietly working with the Israeli government to get them to reduce and significantly get out of Gaza.”...

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