"Protesters Disrupt Jill Biden's Human Rights Campaign Keynote Address in LA"

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Source: Variety
"Protesters Disrupt Jill Biden's Human Rights Campaign Keynote Address in LA"
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First Lady Jill Biden's keynote speech at the Human Rights Campaign Gala in Los Angeles was disrupted by protestors advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza, with some shouting "Free Palestine" and holding signs. Security removed the protestors, and Biden resumed her speech. The event, a fundraiser for LGBTQ advocacy, also saw earlier protests outside the hotel. The HRC has faced similar disruptions in the past, and its president has issued a statement addressing the ongoing violence in the Middle East.

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