WATCH: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Heckle Jill Biden, Demand A Ceasefire In Gaza
First Lady Jill Biden was interrupted by a group of pro-Palestinian protesters on Saturday morning while giving a speech for her “Women for Biden-Harris” tour in Tucson, Arizona.
According to NBC News and videos taken during her speech, Biden’s remarks were interrupted on four separate occasions. “It’s a genocide, Jill!” yelled one activist before he was removed by venue’s security.
The first lady centered her remarks around issues important to female voters, including abortion rights. She promoted the president’s advocacy for pro-choice policies while also attacking former President Donald Trump’s opposition to IVF.
“Extremist Republicans led by Donald Trump are passing laws that prevent women from getting the health care they need, including IVF,” Biden said, according to NBC News.
However, seconds after she started reading her speech, the first protester shouted down the first lady by calling for a ceasefire in the war torn region. Minutes later a second protester began shouting just before Biden offered a brief explanation for her short appearance.
“I’m sorry to have to come and go so quickly,” said Biden as the second protester was hauled out of the theater. “Wind storms in Nevada are impacting my travel.”
Watch the interactions below:
First Lady Jill Biden is here in Tucson at an Arizona List event talking about abortion rights as part of her Women for Biden-Harris tour.
She was quickly interrupted by a protester yelling “free Palestine.” Attendees responded with chants of “four more years.” pic.twitter.com/ynWbX1byOm
— Kellen Browning (@Kellen_Browning) March 2, 2024
⚡ Jill Biden gets heckled by a pro-Palestine protester during a speech in Arizona
“Jill, when are you and the President going to call for a ceasefire in Gaza?” pic.twitter.com/d0DnsNTjNc
— War Watch (@WarWatchs) March 2, 2024
📍Tucson, AZ
FLOTUS Jill Biden spoke for about 14 minutes on the second leg of her Women for Biden-Harris.
She was interrupted by Pro-Palestinian protesters four times in those 14 minutes, not acknowledging the protests each time. pic.twitter.com/i9hf3C0FLk
— Alex Tabet (@AlexanderTabet) March 2, 2024
Earlier this week, more than 100 people were killed and 760 were wounded after IDF troops reportedly opened fire on a group of civilians gathering for food aid trucks in western Gaza City.
