House Democrats issued a statement acknowledging the violent pro-Palestinian riot outside the Democratic National Committee, which resulted in injuries to six Capitol Police officers and the closure of House offices.
The Democrats expressed gratitude to the Capitol Police for ensuring the safety of members, staff, and visitors, while also emphasizing their support for the First Amendment right to freedom of expression.
National Republican Congressional Committee Communications Director Jack Pandol criticized the Democrats for not condemning the protesters earlier. (Trending: Eight Republicans Who Shamefully Sided With Democrats Over Impeachment)
How many arrests and trials will there be?
Pro-Hamas Protesters Break into the DNC HQ in DC pic.twitter.com/lwqvyjPL6j
— AnalyzingAmerica (@AnalyzAmerica) November 19, 2023
The statement came after criticism and tensions between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian Democrats.
“We are thankful for the service and professionalism of the U.S. Capitol Police officers who worked to ensure that Members, staff and visitors were able to safely exit,” wrote the lawmakers.
Adding they “strongly support the First Amendment right to freedom of expression and encourage anyone exercising that right to do so peacefully.”
This thread (by a Democrat who disagrees with the protesters) reflects what I saw. Protesters blocked the entrances to DNC until police removed them.
Seeing some inaccurate tweets about protesters "storming" building or trying to break in.https://t.co/0lRu8imdoQ
— David Weigel (@daveweigel) November 16, 2023
The riot involved demonstrators engaging in a shoving match with officers, leading to injuries and the evacuation of the building.
The Democrats’ initial silence drew criticism, with the National Republican Congressional Committee condemning their response.
“Sometimes saying nothing says everything. Multiple officers injured in the line of duty and Democrats can’t even offer a simple thank you – let alone condemn the antisemitic riot,” wrote Pandol from the NRCC.
New: Dem Leaders Jeffries, Clark, Aguilar and DelBene say DNC protesters "escalated their activity in a manner that exceeded a peaceful demonstration."
"We strongly support the … right to freedom of expression and encourage anyone exercising that right to do so peacefully." pic.twitter.com/usSTiHkX1y
— Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) November 16, 2023
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