Democratic Sen. Cory Booker Shouted Down By Pro-Palestine Protesters ‘CEASEFIRE NOW!’

While giving a speech on Sunday, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker was shouted down by a group of pro-Palestine protesters.

The protesters interrupted Booker’s speech to his Democratic supporters by shouting, “Ceasefire now!” Since the start of last month, Israel and Hamas have been engaged in a military conflict over the Gaza region after the militant group launched a surprise attack on the US ally.

Pro-Palestine supporters have demanded that the US limit its military and financial aide for Israel as well as call for a ceasefire in the region to avoid further bloodshed.

Booker initially welcomed the protesters, noting that the “power of protest” is what makes “America so great.” However, as the chants continued Booker tried to stop the shouting by starting his own counter-cheer.

“That we have what makes America great. The power to protest. Power to have respect. Power of America,” Booker said over the microphone as the chants of “ceasefire now!” grew louder.

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BREAKING: @SenBooker’s speech in New Jersey was just shut down by protestors who interrupted him after a few seconds, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza (Palestine) where a Palestinian child is being killed every 10 minutes. Booker was taken by surprise and had to exit immediately. pic.twitter.com/DDzSVk8kyI

— Tarek El-Messidi (@Elmessidi) November 5, 2023