Pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Tuesday disrupted Rep. Adam Schiff’s (D-Calif.) victory speech after he secured the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat.
The seat was held by former Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) for more than 30 years until her death last year, so Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Democratic Sen. LaFonza Butler to fill the vacancy. Became.
When Schiff tried to introduce his family at a post-victory watch party, demonstrators shouted chants of “ceasefire now” and “liberate Palestine,” as the congressman’s remarks were drowned out. ‘s voice got louder.
At least one person was taken from the stage during the protests.
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Rep. Adam Schiff’s (D-Calif.) victory speech celebrating winning the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat was interrupted Tuesday by pro-Palestinian protesters. (Getty Images)
Mr. Schiff spoke about the protests following the chaos.
“We are very lucky to live in a democracy where everyone has the right to protest,” he said. “We want to make sure we maintain this type of democracy.”
The California Democrat told reporters Tuesday that he supports the Biden administration’s call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip conditioned on the release of Israeli hostages.
“My position is the same as the administration’s: We need an agreement to release the hostages and suspend the fighting,” Schiff said.
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During Congressman Schiff’s Super Tuesday victory speech, at least one person was taken from the stage amid protests. (Getty Images)
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This occurred five months after Hamas terrorists launched an attack against Israel, leading to military retaliation by the Israeli army. Hamas took more than 200 hostages in the October 7 attack.
The war between Israel and Hamas, which has been ongoing since October 7, has left more than 31,000 people dead, including more than 30,000 Palestinians and more than 1,400 Israelis.
Schiff will face Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey in the November general election.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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