Anti-Israel protests surround Bidens star-studded campaign fundraiser in LA

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters descended on President Biden’s star-studded Los Angeles campaign fundraiser on Saturday night, where he’s expected to haul in record-setting $28 million.The demonstrators attempted to block the entrance and disrupt the ritzy event at the Peacock Theater in downtown LA .Protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted “From the sea to the river, Palestine will live forever,” video posted on social media shows.Several of the protesters donned shirts that read “cease fire now” and “not in our name.”“Biden Biden you’re a liar, we demand a ceasefire,” others said, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.The crowd reportedly swelled as guests filed in for the fundraiser, which featured President Barack Obama, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Jason Bateman, Jack Black, Kathryn Hahn, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more.Dozens of police in riot gear were formed a line to keep the protesters away from the theater.LAPD confirmed to The Post that no arrests were made.Biden is expected to raise a whopping $28 million for the big night as he stocks his coffers for the home stretch before the November election.Tickets for the big night were sold from $250 to $500,000.Those willing to pay top dollar got front row access, a photo-op with both presidents and an invite to the afterparty.The cash grab beats out his previous single night record after he raised $25 million during a similar blowout event in March with Obama and former President Bill Clinton at Radio City Music Hall....

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Publisher: New York Post

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