Key endorsements pour in for Kamala Harris as VP selection nears

Demonstrators have reportedly lined the street outside of the Watergate Hotel ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of the House and Senate. One video shows an emblazoned image of Netanyahu upon the wall of the building.

Protestors gathered to denounce Netanyahu’s presence, which triggered the response of additional security from Washington, D.C. police and the U.S. Secret Service, which was beefed up for the expected gathering.

Netanyahu is scheduled to speak to Congress on Wednesday, and Republican lawmakers from around the country have called upon Vice President Kamala Harris to have her supporters and anti-Israel demonstrators to stand down.

“The Capitol Police has informed members and staff that an estimated 25,000 protestors – made up almost exclusively of political supporters and allies of expected Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris – will descend on the House of Representatives tomorrow to oppose Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of the House and Senate. This will not only disrupt but also potentially shut down the Congress,” California Rep. Darrell Issa, a Republican, said.

Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden on Thursday to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, which is entering its 10th month. Harris isn’t expected to be at either Netanyahu appearance in Washington this week.

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk used his X platform on Tuesday to take a jab at President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and the entire Democrat strategy following Biden’s announcement that he will not run for re-election in 2024 and the party’s handling of Harris as his replacement.

“About 3 weeks ago, the media told you that Biden was “sharp as a tack,” Musk tweeted with a rolling eye emoji behind it.

“2 days ago, the poor guy was basically forced at gunpoint to resign as Dem nominee. His staff weren’t even informed.

“Now they say Kamala is the best thing ever,” Musk ended with a facepalm emoji

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) on Tuesday urged Vice President Kamala Harris, a fellow Californian, to convince her supporters and anti-Israel supporters to “not descend on the Capitol” on Wednesday to oppose Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of the House and Senate.

Issa said in a press release that tens of thousands of protestors could “potentially shut down the Congress.”

“The Capitol Police has informed members and staff that an estimated 25,000 protestors – made up almost exclusively of political supporters and allies of expected Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris – will descend on the House of Representatives tomorrow to oppose Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of the House and Senate. This will not only disrupt but also potentially shut down the Congress.

“Beginning last night and through today, the Capitol Police and House Administration have shared plans and procedures that detail extensive security measures, the closure of multiple House entrances, and the prohibition of all visitors not accompanied by an escort at all times. Barriers and fencing are already being set up with more to come throughout the day. All because an overwhelming mob of anti-Israel protesters and Kamala Harris political supporters are planning an overwhelming show of force. It is outrageous that the public is being denied available entry into Congress tomorrow. In America, the mob should not be allowed to win.

“Vice President Harris: Acknowledge the clear danger all of this represents. Use your voice, tell your supporters not to descend on the Capitol, not to force their way inside, and above all else, not prevent everyday citizens’ peaceful and public access to the People’s House.”

Key endorsements pour in for Kamala Harris as VP selection nears