President Joe Biden faced a wave of protests from left-wing activists near his home in Wilmington, Delaware this week. The pro-Palestine demonstrations reflect growing discontent among certain segments of the American political spectrum over the administration’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
According to sources such as CNN, The Hill, and Fox News, hundreds of protesters gathered near Biden’s residence, demanding a shift in the U.S.’s position towards the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The demonstrations underscore a broader divide within the Democratic party, with many young voters and people of color breaking from the president’s policies.
WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protestors have descended upon Joe Biden's Delaware home en mass.
The problem with wokeness is they always end up eating their own.
pic.twitter.com/LnE7J1mbHG— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 14, 2023
🚨 Pro-Palestine protesters are gathering outside of Joe Biden’s Delaware home
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 14, 2023
The protestors accused President Biden of not doing enough to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and criticized the U.S.’s continued support for Israel. The Daily Mail reported that these protestors descended on Biden’s mansion to express their dissatisfaction with the U.S.’s position on the Israel-Palestine issue.
Meanwhile, the protests have also sparked reactions from across the globe. Reuters reported that more than 300,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London, resulting in over 120 arrests. Similarly, PBS reported clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and far-right counter-protesters in London.
These protests come in the wake of widespread criticism of the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Critics argue that the administration has been too lenient towards Israel, despite allegations of human rights abuses. As Politico noted, the Gaza-Israel conflict has upended left-wing politics far beyond the Middle East, potentially affecting upcoming elections.
As the situation continues to unfold, these protests indicate a significant shift in the political landscape, with growing discontent within the Democratic party’s left wing and increasing calls for a reevaluation of U.S. foreign policy towards the Middle East.