One House Democrat told Axios that last night’s protest and minor riot outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters scared him “more than “January 6.”
Washington D.C. Metropolitain Police and U.S. Capitol Police officers battled roughly 200 pro-Palestine protesters outside the entrance to the DNC building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.
Protesters reportedly tried to block entry to the building, resulting in clashes that left multiple law enforcement officers injured. According to a statement from the Capitol Police, six officers were treated for injuries suffered injuries ranging from minor cuts, to being punched or sprayed with pepper spray.
“We have handled hundreds of peaceful protests, but last night’s group was not peaceful. The crowd failed to obey our lawful orders to move back from the DNC, where Members of Congress were in the building,” reads the statement.
According to Axios, the DNC was hosting a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee candidate event at the time. Several members of Congress were in attendance, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).
House office buildings were locked down as a result of the…
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