In the midst of the Democratic National Convention, Chicago’s streets were overrun by a large group of protesters voicing their discontent with Vice President Kamala Harris.
The demonstrators, numbering nearly 20,000 according to the Coalition to March on the DNC—a collective of over 200 activist groups—marched to Union Park, which is close to the convention venue at United Center.
Their chants of “Killer Kamala” made it clear that the anticipated replacement of President Biden with Harris had not alleviated tensions among the party’s anti-Israel faction.
The city had implemented substantial security measures to manage the crowd. Streets were barricaded, and police helicopters monitored the area from above.
As the convention commenced, the situation grew tense with some protesters attempting to breach the metal fencing that was part of the security perimeter surrounding the United Center.
Despite the heightened security, the large turnout and the protesters’ aggressive actions highlighted the intense emotions and divisions within the Democratic Party, particularly regarding their stance on Israel.
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