'Genocide Joe': Protesters heckle US President Joe Biden during Pennsylvania campaign visit
Joe Biden faced vocal opposition during his visit to Pennsylvania on January 12, with protesters expressing discontent over his support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza, NDTV reported. Demonstrators could be heard shouting, "No vote for genocide, Joe," while others referred to the president as a "loser" and urged him to "go home", it said. Sources told the publication that Biden left Pennsylvania without delivering his prepared speech.
Also Read | Red Sea Crisis: Joe Biden warns of more Yemen strikes, Houthis vow continued support for Palestine, shipping costs rise & more. Top 10 Updates The chants came as the US government has continued to unconditionally back Israel in its war against Hamas, while protestors are demanding a ceasefire in Gaza amid the mounting death toll – overwhelmingly comprising children. On January 11, South Africa dragged Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over charges of genocide and war crimes against the Palestinians.
Facing historically low approval ratings, the 81-year-old president finds himself in a competitive position against likely Republican challenger Donald Trump. Recent polls indicate a neck-and-neck race, with Biden's support slipping among Black and ethnic minority voters, a crucial demographic in his 2020 election victory. Analysts suggest that Biden's best chance lies in a specific metric: the continuation of rising wages outpacing inflation.
Since April 2023, this trend has contributed to a perception of fuller wallets among consumers. Despite the challenges, Biden remains focused on economic recovery as a key element of his reelection strategy, the report noted. This Pennsylvania visit marked Biden's first economy-focused campaign event of 2024, as
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