A pro-Palestinian protester confronted Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman about his defense for Israel following the attack by Hamas.
The protester questioned Fetterman’s support for a humanitarian ceasefire and criticized the high number of casualties in Gaza.
An aide attempted to intervene, but the protestor insisted on speaking with the senator. (Trending: It’s Time For Donald Trump To Drop Out)
NEW: Senator John Fetterman voter gets forcibly shoved out of a restaurant after confronting Fetterman on why he is not supporting a ceasefire in Gaza.
Fetterman stood completely still with a confused look on his face without saying a word.
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Eventually, the aide forcefully pushed the protestor out of the restaurant.
“I voted for you!” the protester said to Sen. Fetterman.
“Why didn’t you support a humanitarian ceasefire?” the older man asks before an aide appears on camera to offer to speak with him.
“No! I can talk to – I voted for him, I can talk… I’m sorry, this is a democracy!” the man shouts.
“It absolutely is,” the aide replies. (Trending: Judge Declines To Recuse From Trump 2024 Ballot Case)
“Ten thousand people in Gaza have been killed. Half are children. The pope’s calling for a ceasefire. The U.N. has called for… I’m just asking you. You’re a good guy. I voted for ya! I know you’re a nice guy,” the man continues.
“This is important,” he adds.
“Can I ask the senator a question!” shouts the man.
The incident highlights the divide within the Democratic Party regarding calls for a ceasefire, with elected members supporting Israel while the party’s base defends Palestinians.
Some progressive House Democrats have faced criticism for refusing to denounce Hamas.
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