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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Democrat Schiff repeatedly heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters at victory rally
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A victory speech by Democrat Adam Schiff following Tuesday’s primary win in California is seemingly cut short as raucous protesters repeatedly interrupt him with shouts of “Free Palestine,” “Ceasefire now” and “Let Gaza live.”
Some protesters were removed, but many were spread throughout the crowd, forcing Schiff to first try and speak above the bellowing before appearing to hurry his remarks, pausing several times.
Some reports suggest Schiff had been forced to cut his speech short by the protest.
Congressman Adam Schiff takes the stage in Hollywood “It looks like we’re going to the general!” – but a group of roughly 20+ “ceasefire now” protesters interrupts Schiff and he has paused his remarks….trying to talk over them, but having a difficult time @ABC7 pic.twitter.com/111WGKcOZy
— Josh Haskell (@abc7JoshHaskell) March 6, 2024
Adam Schiff’s entire victory speech tonite was interrupted by protesters chanting for a ceasefire in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/zptVYFagu1
— Christopher Cadelago (@ccadelago) March 6, 2024
More of Adam Schiff being interrupted thru his whole speech. At one point, an aide asked if he wanted to stop and he waved her off and continued. pic.twitter.com/jLGfkY5FOo
— Christopher Cadelago (@ccadelago) March 6, 2024
BREAKING: Jews for Ceasefire, including @IfNotNowLA & @JVP_LA, and allies just completely shut down Adam Schiff's Super Tuesday speech. He gave up on his prepared remarks and left the stage.
As Jews, we cannot be silent as the people of Gaza are slaughtered. Let Gaza Live! pic.twitter.com/niEhxphqTv
— IfNotNow????✡️ (@IfNotNowOrg) March 6, 2024
Schiff, a Jewish congressman who has been outspoken in support of Israel’s right to defend itself, changed directions Tuesday and endorsed the Biden administration’s call for a Gaza ceasefire as part of a broader agreement that would include the release of hostages.
“My position is the same as the administration,” Schiff says.
Schiff will face off against former baseball star Steve Garvey for the US Senate seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein.
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