Confusion Strikes Blinken as Speech is Interrupted
Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Protest President Biden and Blinken in Washington
US Secretary of State Blinken evaluated the 4-year foreign policy of the Biden administration in a program at the think tank Atlantic Council in Washington. However, his speech was interrupted by demonstrators who harshly criticized him for the US’s involvement in the deaths of thousands of children in Gaza. One demonstrator even went as far as calling Blinken a “genocide minister” and shouted that they will not forgive or forget these actions.
Following this, another demonstrator similarly reacted harshly to Blinken for his support of the genocide in Gaza. The protester called Blinken “pro-war” and a “monster,” leading to security guards removing him from the hall.
In a separate protest in Washington, demonstrators gathered in front of the State Department building to protest President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken for their Gaza policy. The protesters demanded accountability and shouted slogans like “How many children did you kill today?” and “Stop arming Israel with my tax dollars.”
As Biden and Blinken arrived at the ministry building for a foreign policy evaluation, the demonstrators chanted “War criminal” slogans. Police were present to enforce security measures in the area.
During his speech, President Biden mentioned being close to achieving a ceasefire proposal for the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which was announced last summer. He emphasized the importance of working towards peace in the region.
The demonstrations in Washington highlight the ongoing tensions and protests surrounding US foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly in relation to the Gaza conflict. Demonstrators are calling for accountability and a change in the approach to the situation.
