Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters descended on a star-studded Los Angeles campaign fundraiser for President Biden on Saturday night, where the president is expected to raise a record $28 million.
Protesters blocked the entrance to the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, attempting to disrupt the extravaganza.
Protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted, “From the sea to the river, Palestine will live forever.” Video Posted on social mediaSeveral people who took part in the protest Worn Shirts that read “Cease Fire Now” and “Not in Our Name.”
“Biden, Biden, you’re a liar, we demand a ceasefire,” others said. According to the Los Angeles Daily News.
crowd reported to be swollen Attending the fundraiser were President Barack Obama, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Jason Bateman, Jack Black, Kathryn Hahn and Sheryl Lee Ralph, among others, and guests filed in to enter.
Dozens of police officers in riot gear formed a line to keep protesters away from the theater.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to The Post that no arrests have been made.
Biden is building up funds for a final push before the November election and is expected to raise as much as $28 million for the big event.
Tickets for the big event were priced from $250 to $500,000.
Those willing to pay the highest price got front-row seats, photo opportunities with both presidents and invitations to the after-party.
The cash haul broke the previous one-night record of $25 million raised at a similarly successful event at Radio City Music Hall in March featuring Presidents Obama and former President Bill Clinton.
