{"id":597870,"date":"2023-11-16T07:00:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T04:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/lawmakers-evacuated-from-dnc-after-protesters-clash-with-police\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T07:00:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T04:00:47","slug":"lawmakers-evacuated-from-dnc-after-protesters-clash-with-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lawmakers-evacuated-from-dnc-after-protesters-clash-with-police\/","title":{"rendered":"#Lawmakers evacuated from DNC after protesters clash with police\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/AP23320115754317.jpeg?w=900\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Lawmakers were evacuated from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters Wednesday night after protesters clashed with police outside the building.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A handful of Democrats revealed on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> that they were among the lawmakers evacuated from the building on Wednesday night after protests erupted outside. Capitol Police said that its\u00a0officers were responding\u00a0to about 150 people who were \u201cillegally and violently protesting\u201d near the building at about 8:30pm on Wednesday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr1_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>The law enforcement agency also noted it evacuated all members, including Reps. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) and Sean Casten (D-Ill.).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWas just evacuated from the #DNC after pro-terrorist, anti-#Israel protestors grew violent, pepper spraying police officers and attempting to break into the building. Thankful to the police officers who stopped them and for helping me and my colleagues get out safely,\u201d Sherman\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BradSherman\/status\/1724969356373737481?s=20\">wrote on X,<\/a>\u00a0formerly Twitter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Casten said that protesters had surrounded the building, blocking all exits and entrances.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were rescued by armed officers who did not know the protestors\u2019 intent; they knew only that Members of Congress were inside, could not leave and that protestors would not let police through,\u201d Casten\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SeanCasten\/status\/1724979845950562515\">wrote on X.<\/a> \u201cForcing police to guess intent is irresponsible and dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am grateful for the USCP\u2019s professionalism and that all were safely evacuated.\u00a0I\u2019m also keenly aware that it could have been much worse.\u00a0Americans have a right to assemble and protest.\u00a0But PLEASE do so at a safe distance and respect local police orders,\u201d he continued.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Videos posted to social media suggest the protesters were calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USCPR_\/status\/1724964703821025466\">Additional videos<\/a>\u00a0show a large number of officers\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nycDSA\/status\/1724959947253768629\">clashing with protesters<\/a>\u00a0in varying degrees of intensity. Some of the protesters <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>eared to have linked arms outside of the building.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr2_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>Shortly after 10 p.m., Capitol Police\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CapitolPolice\/status\/1724988429501395191\">said<\/a>\u00a0the \u201clarge group of illegal protesters\u201d were cleared out, but that its officers would remain on the scene. Six officers were being treated for injuries \u201cranging from minor cuts to being pepper sprayed to being punched\u201d and one person was arrested for an assault on an officer, according to Capitol Police\u2019s\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CapitolPolice\/status\/1724993301227405790?s=20\">latest update.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The demonstrations also prompted the Capitol to be placed on lockdown Wednesday night, prohibiting people from entering the building. People were allowed to move inside the buildings and exit them, according to a Capitol Police alert. The restrictions were lifted at about 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>House Republicans also took to social media to weigh in on the incident. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.)\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepLuna\/status\/1724979031714455739\">said<\/a>\u00a0her husband and newborn were in her Capitol office when the restrictions were enacted \u201cbecause of these uncontrolled protesters.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr3_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>Reps. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) and August Pfluger (R-Texas) also commented on the Capitol lockdown.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cViolent, anti-semitic protesters have caused all House Office Buildings to be placed on lockdown due to rioting at the Democratic National Committee. I am thankful for the brave men and women of the United States Capitol Police and am praying for their safety,\u201d Barr\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepAndyBarr\/status\/1724984420531053051\">posted on X.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe House Office Buildings in D.C. are on full lockdown due to violent anti-Israel rioters at the Democratic National Committee building near the Capitol,\u201d Plufger\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepPfluger\/status\/1724980420662411354\">wrote on X<\/a>. \u201cI\u2019m urging all to go home or peacefully protest. Praying for the safety of our brave Capitol Police officers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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