Biden’s $26 Million Fundraiser Disrupted by Pro-Palestine Activists

A New York City fundraiser for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign was interrupted several times on Thursday night by protesters critical of his support for Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza.

Biden, who appeared onstage at Radio City Music Hall with former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, was heckled at least four times by activists inside the auditorium, reports say. Hundreds more protesters had joined crowds outside the venue denouncing the war.

The Democratic leaders’ discussion at the event, attended by about 5,000 supporters, was moderated by Stephen Colbert, while people paying between $225 and $500,000 for a ticket were also treated to performances from the likes of Lizzo, Queen Latifah, and others. The evening raised more than $26 million for Biden’s campaign—a record total for a political event, according to the Associated Press—boosting his already substantial cash advantage over Donald Trump in the 2024 race.

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