Former President Donald Trump has consistently attracted large crowds to his rallies, but he has also faced opposition, especially in blue cities like New York. Similarly, President Joe Biden is now experiencing similar treatment, this time from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
As reported by Fox News, Biden faced protests upon his return home, with hundreds of demonstrators accusing him of genocide for supporting Israel’s right to self-defense against attacks by the Palestinian-backed group Hamas, recognized as a terrorist organization by the State Department.
“Biden, Biden, you can’t hide! We charge you with genocide!” the crowd chanted ahead of the president’s arrival.
Protesters gathered to urge President Biden to advocate for a cease-fire in Israel. Left-wing activist Linda Sarsour, a child of Palestinian immigrants, addressed the demonstration. Both the Biden administration and the Israeli government have agreed to a daily cease-fire for aid delivery to Gaza, but they oppose a permanent cessation of hostilities.
Additionally, approximately 240 hostages, including ten Americans, are still held in Gaza by Hamas fighters, who initiated a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Michigan Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a member of the progressive “Squad,” accused Biden of complicity in “genocide” in a video posted on social media, demanding immediate action to halt “the genocide of the Palestinian people” or face consequences in the 2024 presidential election.
“The majority of the American people are not with you on this one. #CeasefireNow,” she said on X, formerly Twitter.
The scenes in the video showed protests in various cities in the nation, with people chanting slogans like “No peace on stolen land!” Illinois “Free! Free! Palestine!” and Michigan “From the river to the sea.”
“We will remember in 2024,” she said before the words “Joe Biden supported the genocide of the Palestinian people” appeared on the screen.
Biden’s approval rating, especially among Democratic voters, has experienced a notable decline, particularly in relation to his stance on Israel. A recent Gallup survey reported by Axios reveals a significant 11-point drop within a month, reaching a record low of 75 percent among Democrats. This decline is largely attributed to concerns and sentiments related to Biden’s support for the state of Israel.
“Biden is at risk of alienating members of his own party with his unequivocal support for Israel, which has carried out a weeks-long bombardment and total siege of Gaza in response to Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attacks,” Axios reported.
The findings follow Gallup’s February discovery that, for the first time in their polling history, more Democrats expressed sympathy towards Palestinians than Israelis. Despite Biden’s unwavering backing of Israel, his visit to the country, and his call on Congress to allocate $14 billion in aid, recent national surveys indicate that these actions did not result in a significant net increase in political support domestically, as reported by Axios.
“The divide is particularly stark between generations: Less than half (48%) of Gen Z and millennials believe the U.S. should publicly voice support for Israel, according to a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll,” Axios continued.
“Biden’s approval in October’s Gallup poll fell four points to match a record low of 37%, driven by his slide among Democrats and a four-point drop-off among independents (35%). His approval among Republicans remained steady at 5%,” the outlet continued.
“Joe Biden has single-handedly alienated almost every Arab American and Muslim American voter in Michigan,” Democratic state Rep. Alabas Farhat told NBC News last week.
“The Biden administration and Democrats as a whole are going to have to do a lot of work to rebuild some level of trust with my community,” Farhat added. “It’s never too late to do the right thing.”
