Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy Capitol Hill Rotunda; Greene calls it an ‘insurrection’.
CORRECTION, Oct. 19, 2023:
The pro-Palestinian demonstration Wednesday occurred in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington. An earlier version of this article and its headline indicated a different location.
Pro-Palestinian protesters stormed Capitol Hill on Wednesday, sparking accusations of an “insurrection” from many. The Cannon House Office Building was filled with raucous demonstrators, chanting and leaving graffiti in their wake. Georgia Republican Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene took to social media to share a video of the chaos, declaring it an “insurrection.”
There’s an insurrection happening now on Capitol Hill https://t.co/hBMIcv3pqW
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) October 18, 2023
In her video, Greene not only showed the dozens of protesters in the Cannon rotunda but also the scene of several hundred demonstrators outside the building.
“They’re claiming they want peace, but they want money to go to terrorists. They’re saying let Gaza live, but Hamas went in and murdered innocent Israeli citizens and these people are blaming Israel,” the congresswoman said in her video.
“You know what, they should throw out their Hamas out of Gaza,” Greene said.
“Hand them over and let them be tried for their crimes,” Greene added.
Other videos showed the pandemonium caused by the protesters inside the building.
Spencer Brown, managing editor of Townhall.com, pointed out that Capitol Hill police have prohibited protests and demonstrations in the Capitol and its surrounding official congressional office buildings.
The scene in the Cannon House Office Building rotunda on Capitol Hill as Hamas sympathizers chant under a banner calling for a “CEASEFIRE.” Of note, demonstrations are not allowed in congressional buildings, per Capitol Police. pic.twitter.com/9RcCIjUzud
— Spencer Brown (@itsSpencerBrown) October 18, 2023
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters outside United States Capitol right now as hundreds gather inside, being arrested. pic.twitter.com/oyZkNXPeFe
— Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) October 18, 2023
Some arrests were made, as captured in videos from the scene.
Police begin one by one arrests of pro-Palestine protesters in Cannon Capitol building atrium. pic.twitter.com/92L3liqzCW
— Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) October 18, 2023
SEE IT: Protesting outside and inside the Cannon building in Congress, Jewish Americans say ‘no genocide’ in Gaza in their names, chant ‘not in our names’, ’not in our names’. pic.twitter.com/FcCKYhzskY
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) October 18, 2023
Protesters also caused damage, with Texas Rep. Randy Weber reporting that pro-Palestine demonstrators tore down an “I stand with Israel” sign in the Cannon building.
Texas Rep. Randy Weber seethes after pro-Palestine protestors tear down ”I stand with Israel” sign in Cannon House Office on Capitol Hill.
Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/d8Sabf4RHq
— AF Post (@AFpost) October 18, 2023
Reporter Mary Margaret Olohan shared images of the graffiti left by the protesters on government facilities.
Vandalism around the capital buildings. pic.twitter.com/ATS1CL0FU3
— Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) October 18, 2023
Many view these protests as similar to the events of January 6, 2021, which Democrats labeled an “insurrection” and resulted in severe prison sentences for those involved.
The post Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Take Over Capitol Hill Rotunda – Marjorie Taylor Greene Declares ‘Insurrection’ appeared first on The Western Journal.
What was the role of Capitol Hill police regarding protests and demonstrations in the Capitol and its adjacent official congressional office buildings
T here may have seen how the aforementioned article inaccurately described the location of the pro-Palestinian demonstration that took place on October 18, 2023. The article had initially stated that the demonstration occurred at Capitol Hill, but it has been corrected to reflect that it actually happened in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington.
The incident at the Cannon House Office Building has attracted significant attention and led to accusations of an “insurrection.” Pro-Palestinian protesters filled the building, creating a tumultuous and disorderly environment. Demonstrators were heard chanting and leaving graffiti in their wake. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, took to social media to share a video of the chaos, denouncing it as an “insurrection.”
In her video, Representative Greene not only captured images of the protesters inside the Cannon rotunda but also showcased the presence of several hundred demonstrators outside the building. She criticized their claim of seeking peace while allegedly supporting terrorist activities by requesting funds. Additionally, Greene expressed her disapproval of blaming Israel for the conflict, stating Hamas should instead be held accountable for their actions in Gaza. She suggested that Hamas members should be handed over and face trial for their crimes.
Other videos circulating online revealed the chaos caused by the protesters within the building. Spencer Brown, managing editor of Townhall.com, highlighted that Capitol Hill police have forbidden protests and demonstrations within the Capitol and its adjacent official congressional office buildings.
It’s essential to maintain accuracy when reporting such events, and we apologize for any confusion caused by the initial incorrect information in our article and headline. The demonstration by pro-Palestinian protesters indeed occurred in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, and we have updated our article to reflect this.
As journalists and news outlets, it is our responsibility to provide accurate and unbiased information. We strive to rectify any mistakes promptly and ensure that our reporting is precise and reliable.
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Now loading...