Peaceful Protest Outside DNC Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Highlights Biden’s Political Tightrope in Middle East Conflict

On Wednesday night, a protest outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C. was held to demand a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Congressman claims that the protesters were “pro-terrorist” and “pro-Hamas” have been disputed by a journalist who covered and recorded the protest.

The protest was organized by progressive groups and was attended by approximately 150 people. The protesters laid out electric candles to symbolize the more than 11,000 people who have died in the conflict.

White House correspondence obtained by NBC News reveals that President Joe Biden is delivering different messages on the war in the Middle East to pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel Americans. The two letters do not contradict one another, but they reflect the political tightrope Biden is trying to navigate as pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian elements of his coalition fray over the war.

The first letter emphasizes Biden’s support for Israel against the “pure evil” of terrorism, while the other focuses on the administration’s work to protect civilians in Gaza. It is not common for the White House correspondence office to craft versions of a letter on the same topic that diverge so dramatically in their emphasis.

Overall, the protest outside the DNC headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night was peaceful, despite claims to the contrary. The White House correspondence obtained by NBC News reveals the political tightrope President Biden is walking as he tries to navigate the conflict in the Middle East.