Biden's 'historic' fundraiser with Obama and Clinton disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters

Biden's 'historic' fundraiser with Obama and Clinton disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters

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Georgina Cutler

By Georgina Cutler


Published: 29/03/2024

- 15:06

The record-breaking fundraiser saw campaigners shout at Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton

Joe Biden's star studded fundraising event was tainted by pro-Palestine protesters who called the President a "war criminal".

The record-breaking $25million fundraiser saw campaigners shout at Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton while on stage.


During the event at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, one woman reportedly warned Biden that he had "blood on his hands" amid the Gaza war.

While another was said to have shouted: "You’re out of your f***ing minds."

Pro-Palestine protesters in New York with inset of Biden, Obama and Clinton

Joe Biden's star studded fundraising event was tainted by pro-Palestine protesters who called the president a "war criminal"

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According to US media, the event was interrupted at least five times despite demonstrators being removed.

When Obama was cut off mid sentence by a protester, he said: "You can’t just talk and not listen… that’s what the other side does."

Pro-Palestine activists dubbed Biden "Genocide Joe" as hundreds gathered outside the venue.

At least one person was reportedly arrested for disorderly conduct.

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Obama praised Biden’s willingness to look for common ground and said: "That’s the kind of President I want."

The former presidents gave an inside view of life in the office as they explained why Biden was best for the job.

"It is a lonely seat," Obama said.

Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton

The record-breaking $25m fundraiser saw campaigners shout at Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton while on stage

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Speaking at the event, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden-Harris campaign’s co–chairman said: "This historic raise is a show of strong enthusiasm for President Biden and Vice President Harris and a testament to the unprecedented fundraising machine we’ve built.

"Unlike our opponent, every dollar we’re raising is going to reach the voters who will decide this election – communicating the president’s historic record, his vision for the future and laying plain the stakes of this election."

The record-breaking fundraiser comes as Biden struggles in national opinion polls - which shows Trump with a consistent lead.

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