Clashes Erupt as Gaza War Protesters Confront Police at Biden NYC Fundraiser
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a fundraiser for President Joe Biden in Manhattan, leading to multiple arrests and confrontations with law enforcement. The demonstration, organized by the group Within Our Lifetime, began at Madison Square Garden and proceeded to the Hammerstein Ballroom, where Biden was attending a campaign event. Protesters set off smoke bombs and clashed with police, resulting in at least 32 arrests. The group circulated a flyer urging participants to confront Biden, labeling him a "genocidal politician."
The New York Police Department responded by blocking off roads with bikes and sanitation vehicles, causing traffic delays. Inside the event, which was attended by over 640 donors, Biden addressed his supporters. The fundraiser featured high-ticket prices, including a $30,000 "champion" ticket for a photo with the president. The event was part of a two-day fundraising effort for Biden, who is preparing for a potential second-term campaign. The protest was one of several in New York City since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
