Protests and Criticism Surround Biden's State of the Union Amid Gaza Crisis

As President Biden addressed the nation, hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters and a wave of criticism highlighted the deep divisions over the U.S. role in the Gaza conflict.

Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters attempted to block President Biden's motorcade route to the Capitol, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Biden's State of the Union speech attempted to address accusations of presiding over a genocide, promising humanitarian aid to Gaza without U.S. military involvement.
Critics from both the right and left condemn Biden's handling of the Gaza crisis, with some accusing him of enabling genocide through U.S. support for Israel.
A significant protest vote in the Democratic primaries reflects widespread dissatisfaction with Biden's stance on Gaza, hinting at potential electoral consequences.
The protests and criticism underscore a growing demand for a permanent ceasefire and an end to U.S. military funding to Israel.