Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-11-16 16:18:47 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: D86C9ABB3227C3AD2CE16AAD6559B1FCE39271AC0402D6BFFA691A3A37E73C5D
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Protesters blocked exits to force attendees at a campaign reception inside to confront them upon trying to leave. Rep Brad Sherman claimed that the protesters were trying to enter the building; this is unconfirmed. Police evacuated lawmakers over concerns for their safety. https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2023-11-15/police-making-arrests-after-protest-turns-violent-outside-democratic-national-committee-hq https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-capitol-police-clash-with-protesters-demanding-gaza-ceasefire-2023-11-16/
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