Pro-Palestinian protesters assaulted a police officer during a private fundraising event for Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Monday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters on Sunday attacked a birthday fundraiser in Milwaukee for Mr. Baldwin, who is seeking re-election this year. according to To Sentinel. One of the demonstrators, who was carrying a bullhorn and shouting criticism of Baldwin, got into an altercation with a police officer who arrived at the scene. (Related: 'Fuck Joe Biden': Massive pro-Palestinian protest ends in front of Biden's main gate)
According to the Sentinel, protesters challenged officers about their ethnicity. When a police officer told a protester that he was Palestinian, she declared that he was contributing to the wrong cause and punched him.
“Hitting a police officer is never acceptable,” Baldwin spokesman Andrew Mamo told the Sentinel. “On Sunday, a group of protesters burst into the event to which they were not invited. They were asked to leave but were refused. Police were called. The protesters were removed and the event went on as planned. It has progressed.”
WASHINGTON DC – OCTOBER 18: Protesters demonstrate in support of a ceasefire for Palestinians in Gaza on the National Mall on October 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. Members of Jewish Voice for Peace and the IfNotNow movement held a rally calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
The officer was not seriously injured in the attack, according to the Sentinel. Baldwin's office said it has been in contact with the Milwaukee Police Department regarding the officer's situation and plans to call him directly the next day he works.
It is unclear whether the protesters have been arrested or whether charges have been referred to the district attorney's office, according to the Sentinel.
“The safety of our officers is the Milwaukee Police Department's top priority,” the Milwaukee Police Department said in a statement, according to the Sentinel. “The Metropolitan Police is committed to transparency, but as this recent incident is currently under active investigation, we are unable to provide any further information at this time.”
Since Israel launched its counteroffensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip on October 7, Palestinian protesters have confronted several Democratic lawmakers and officials. Hamas attacked Israel on the same day, killing more than 1,200 civilians.
The Hamas-controlled Health Ministry in Gaza estimates that more than 29,000 Palestinians have been killed since the Israeli-Hamas war began on October 7. according to However, the number does not distinguish between armed groups and civilians. The Ministry of Health has been criticized for providing false and unreliable information.
President Joe Biden has given a number of public speaking engagements during which pro-Palestinian demonstrators have stormed and disrupted events, calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Hamas war.Biden is gaining support among his voting base, especially Muslims and young people — over his continued support for Israel's war effort.
Baldwin and the Milwaukee Police Department did not respond to requests for comment.
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