Activists are turning the tables on progressives as the Hamas-Israel conflict continues. A high-profile pro-Palestinian lawmaker faced backlash for her previous statements urging protesters to make their targets uncomfortable. Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez encountered pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside a Brooklyn movie theater. The protesters demanded that she acknowledge the conflict as a genocide, to which Ocasio-Cortez responded by accusing them of taking her words out of context.
In 2020, Ocasio-Cortez supported protesters calling to defund the police, emphasizing that making others uncomfortable is a crucial aspect of protest movements. The Congresswoman's encounter with protesters reflects the growing political pressure faced by Democrats over the Israel-Hamas conflict.
President Joe Biden also faced protests during his recent visits to New York and San Francisco, with his team withholding details of his schedule to protect him from potential disruptions. First Lady Jill Biden was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters during a speech in Arizona, while demonstrations calling for a ceasefire in Gaza took place in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Some Democratic voters in various states have expressed dissatisfaction with President Biden's support for Israel, indicating that it may impact their future voting decisions. The ongoing protests highlight the complex dynamics surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict and the diverse range of opinions within the Democratic Party.
