First Lady Jill Biden was campaigning for her husband in Tucson, Arizona when her speech was abruptly interrupted by a group of pro-Palestinian hecklers.
The incident occurred while Mrs. Biden was emphasizing the importance of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, urging supporters to get involved and speak to friends and family about why this election is crucial.
However, her message was cut short as a rowdy group began to shout, accusing the Bidens of supporting “genocide” in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The first lady remained composed as the protesters yelled and the situation escalated.
Supporters of the Bidens, in a counterprotest, started shouting “Four more years” in an attempt to drown out the disruptive group. After a few seconds, the protesters were successfully silenced and Mrs. Biden was able to resume her speech.
Despite the interruption, the first lady continued to passionately address the audience, reminding them of the significance of this election and the potential consequences if they do not actively participate.
“We are going to meet this moment as if our rights are at risk because they are,” she said. However, the protesters were relentless and interrupted her once again, causing a brief disruption before they were quieted by the supporters.
This incident occurred at a critical time for President Biden and his administration, as they are facing low approval ratings and backlash over their handling of the conflict in the Middle East.
According to a recent New York Times/Sienna College poll, only 43% of respondents said they would vote for the sitting president if the election were held today. Furthermore, 47% of respondents expressed strong disapproval of Biden’s performance, while only 17% strongly approve.
NEW: First Lady Jill Biden gets heckled by a pro-Palestine protester during a speech in Arizona.
“Jill, when are you and the President going to call for a ceasefire in Gaza?” the woman screamed as security hauled her out.
Joe Biden has been named “Genocide Joe” by many on the… pic.twitter.com/B3mX5pA2ya
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 2, 2024
