Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-11-16 21:13:17 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: EAE3EB8E032205883ED358022BA6D90BC3FA188AF669B9EA1DA02E25BE0D2C59
Participant Details
Original Note:
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/
All Note Details