A high-profile dinner event in Washington DC attended by former US President Donald Trump was thrown into chaos on Wednesday evening after it was stormed by a group of pro-Palestinian protesters.
Dramatic footage obtained by The Guardian shows the moment the demonstrators entered the venue, shouting slogans and unfurling banners in a direct confrontation with the former president and his guests. The protest caused a significant security breach, leading to a swift and forceful response from Trump's security detail and event staff.
The atmosphere inside the exclusive gathering turned from one of political camaraderie to one of tension and confusion as the protesters made their voices heard. Their chants, focused on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, echoed through the room, directly challenging Trump and his stated policies on the Middle East.
Security personnel were seen quickly moving to form a protective cordon around Trump and other dignitaries, physically escorting the uninvited guests from the premises. The incident underscores the deeply polarised political climate in the US capital and the increasing frequency with which political figures are being directly confronted by activists.
This event is the latest in a series of disruptions targeting high-level political gatherings, highlighting the potent and volatile nature of public sentiment regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. The effectiveness of the protest in penetrating a secure event is also likely to raise serious questions about security protocols for protecting former presidents at such functions.
